Experience with CAM Methods | N | % | U/X 2 c | P value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Previous CAM usage | ||||
Yes | 55 | 21.2 | U = 5175.500 | p = 0.462 |
No | 205 | 78.8 | ||
Use of CAM methods during pregnancy | ||||
Yes* | 181 | 71,5 | U = 48.566 | p < 0.001* |
No | 74 | 28.5 | ||
Method used during pregnancy a | ||||
Phytotherapy | 58 | 31.2 | ||
Spiritual meditation | 47 | 25,3 | ||
Therapeutic touch | 22 | 11.8 | ||
Art therapy | 13 | 7,0 | ||
Acupuncture | 13 | 7,0 | ||
Body and foot massage | 11 | 5,9 | ||
Music therapy | 8 | 4,3 | ||
Pilates | 7 | 3,8 | ||
Yoga | 5 | 2,7 | ||
Hypnosis | 2 | 1,1 | ||
Usage of herbal products a | ||||
No | 149 | 57.3 | ||
Linden | 20 | 7.7 | ||
Ginger | 23 | 8.8 | ||
Honey | 16 | 6.2 | ||
Turmeric | 10 | 3.8 | ||
Mint and lemon | 17 | 6.5 | ||
Herbal medicine for nausea | 9 | 3.5 | ||
Raisin | 16 | 6.2 | ||
Reason for use of CAM methods b | ||||
For nausea, vomiting | 18 | 10.5 | ||
For waist and back pain | 12 | 7.5 | X2 = 8.879 | p = 0.180 |
For foetal health and healthy pregnancy | 25 | 13.4 | ||
To keep time active | 9 | 5.8 | ||
To relax | 87 | 46.9 | ||
Blood pressure | 30 | 16.7 | ||
Consulting about CAM methods b | ||||
Relatives and Friends | 25 | 13.4 | ||
Doctor | 17 | 9.1 | X2 = 4.887 | p = 0.299 |
Nurse | 1 | 0.5 | ||
Self usage | 104 | 55.9 | ||
Other practitioners | 39 | 21.0 | ||
Finding benefits of CAM usage b | ||||
Yes | 156 | 84.4 | ||
No | 8 | 4.3 | X2 = 1.039 | p = 0.595 |
Partially | 19 | 11.3 | ||
Experiencing harm b | ||||
Yes | 1 | 0.5 | X2=5.000 | p = 0.082 |
No | 166 | 91.4 | ||
Partially | 15 | 8.1 | ||
Recommended the methods b | ||||
Yes | 130 | 71.0 | X2=0.525 | p = 0.769 |
No | 21 | 11.3 | ||
Some | 31 | 17.7 | ||
Concern about triggering threatened preterm delivery | ||||
Yes* | 187 | 71.9 | X2 = 12.393 | p = 0.002 |
No | 62 | 23.8 | ||
Not Sure | 11 | 4.2 | ||
Methods used during birth | ||||
Epidural Birth | 55 | 21.1 | X2 = 0.593 | p = 0.774 |
Back massage | 34 | 13.2 | ||
No | 171 | 65.7 | ||
Pain level at birth | ||||
Using method | 89 | 6.79 ± 1.50 | (minimum 2, maximum10) | |
Not using method | 171 | 8.51 ± 0.075 | (minimum 5, maximum 10) | |
Total | 260 | 7.83 ± 1.39 | (minimum 2, maximum 10) |