Measurement of Self-Efficacy in Pregnant Females with Low Back Pain
Self-Efficacy in Pregnant Women with Low Back Pain
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https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1512Keywords:
Self-efficacy, low back pain, pregnancy, pain management, prenatal care, Visual Analogue Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, cross-sectional study.Abstract
Background: Self-efficacy, the belief in one's ability to accomplish tasks, plays a crucial role in managing pain. Low back pain (LBP) is a common issue during pregnancy, significantly affecting daily life. This study aimed to assess the relationship between self-efficacy and pain severity in pregnant women with LBP.
Objective: To measure self-efficacy and determine its association with pain severity in pregnant females suffering from LBP.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from July to December 2023 at Akhtar Saeed Trust Hospital, Lahore. A total of 87 pregnant women with LBP were recruited using non-probability convenience sampling. Self-efficacy was measured using the General Self-Efficacy Scale, and pain severity was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, with descriptive statistics and chi-square tests used to explore associations.
Results: The mean age of participants was 30.51 ± 3.72 years. Moderate pain was reported by 86.2% of participants, while 43.7% had high self-efficacy. A significant association was found between self-efficacy and pain severity (p = 0.028).
Conclusion: Higher self-efficacy was significantly associated with lower pain severity in pregnant women with LBP, suggesting the importance of self-efficacy in pain management.
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