Corticotrophin hormone serum levels of parturients submitted to nonpharmacologic anxiety and pain relief method during labor

Authors

  • Nilza Alves Marques Almeida Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Nusa de Almeida Silveira Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Maria Márcia Bachion Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Joaquim Tomé de Sousa Universidade Federal de Goiás

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000200014

Keywords:

nursing, parturition, corticotropin, stress, pain

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the plasma ACTH levels and the correlation between the ACTH levels and pain and anxiety during the parturition. Seventeen parturients received routine nursing care (control group - CG) and nineteen (Experimental Group - EG) were stimulated and guided to perform respiration and relaxation techniques. ACTH levels, pain intensity and state-trait anxiety were evaluated. ACTH levels were lower at the beginning of labor, peaked at the end and decreased again in the immediate postpartum period. There was no significant statistical difference between the groups. Lower ACTH levels and partial stress relief in the EG suggest the interference of breathing and relaxation techniques; ACTH levels did not show any correlation with anxiety or pain in any of both groups.

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Published

2005-04-01

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2005)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Corticotrophin hormone serum levels of parturients submitted to nonpharmacologic anxiety and pain relief method during labor. (2005). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 13(2), 223-228. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000200014