Junaida Rahmi, Yollin Noviana Sari, Sri Haryanto, Siti Novy Romlah, Katmini Katmini, Diana Meri

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BL32 ACUPRESSURE TECHNIQUE ON PAIN DURING THE FIRST STAGE OF LABOR

Introduction

The effectiveness of bl32 acupressure technique on pain during the first stage of labor. Investigate BL32 acupressure's effectiveness in reducing pain during the first stage of labor. This study shows significant results for non-pharmacological childbirth pain management.

Abstract

                                                         ABSTRACTBackground: Psychologically, pain during childbirth can cause mothers to have difficulty interacting, which can make it difficult for them to express their feelings. One non-pharmacological approach is acupuncture. Acupuncture points associated with reducing pain intensity during childbirth include BL 32. Research Objective: To determine whether there is a difference in the effectiveness of the BL 32 acupuncture technique on pain during childbirth in the first stage of labor. Research Method: Quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design. The sample size used in this study was a minimum of 30 respondents. The sampling technique used in this study was total sampling. The data were then analyzed using a parametric test with an Independent T-Test. Research Results: The pain level identified in mothers in the active phase I of labor before being given the BL32 acupressure technique intervention was 7.53 in the pre-test and 6.60 in the post-test, with an asym. Sig (2-tailed) value of 0.001. Conclusion: There is a significant difference between the BL32 acupressure technique and the control group.                                                        ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Secara psikologis, nyeri persalinan dapat mengakibatkan ibu mengalami kesulitan untuk berinteraksi yang dapat menyebabkan ibu sulit mengungkapkan perasaannya. Salah satu upaya non farmakologi adalah akupresur. Titik-titik akupresur yang terkait dengan penurunan intensitas nyeri saat persalinan diantaranya adalah BL 32 . Tujuan Penelitian: untuk melihat apakah ada perbedaan efektifitas teknik akupresur BL 32 terhadap nyeri persalinan pada kala I. Metode Penelitian: quasy eksperiment dengan pendekatan pre test dan post test design. Besar sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah dengan menggunakan sampel minimam sebanyak 30 responden. Teknik sampel dalam penelitian ini mengunakan teknik sampel total sampling. Data kemudian dianalisis menggunakan uji parametrik dengan Independent T-Test. Hasil Penelitian: Terindentifikasi tingkat nyeri yang pada ibu bersalin kala1 fase aktif sebelum diberikan intervensi teknik akupresur BL32 yaitu tingkat terbesar pretest adalah 7.20 dan nilai terbesar postest adalah 6.07 dengan asym. Sig (2-tailed) bernilai 0.001.

Review

This study investigates the effectiveness of BL32 acupressure in managing pain during the first stage of labor, addressing a critical area of maternal care focused on non-pharmacological pain relief. Utilizing a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design, the researchers aimed to determine if BL32 acupressure could significantly reduce labor pain. With a sample size of at least 30 respondents obtained through total sampling, the data were analyzed using an Independent T-Test. The reported results indicate a statistically significant difference (p=0.001) in pain levels, with pre-intervention pain at 7.53 and post-intervention at 6.60, leading to the conclusion that BL32 acupressure technique shows a significant difference compared to a control group. While the study addresses a relevant and important clinical question, certain aspects of the abstract raise methodological ambiguities that limit a comprehensive evaluation. The description of the research results, reporting pre-test and post-test values for what appears to be a single group, conflicts with the stated use of an Independent T-Test and the conclusion mentioning a "control group." An Independent T-Test typically compares two distinct groups (e.g., intervention vs. control) on a particular outcome, or the *change* in outcome between them. The abstract does not clearly delineate the control group's intervention (or lack thereof) or present its corresponding pain data. Furthermore, the abstract lacks specifics regarding the pain assessment scale used (e.g., VAS, NRS) for the reported pain levels, and the exact number of participants beyond "minimum of 30." Despite these limitations in the abstract's detail, the study presents promising preliminary findings for BL32 acupressure as a non-pharmacological intervention for labor pain. If the full methodology clarifies the comparison between a well-defined intervention and control group, these results could significantly contribute to evidence-based practices in midwifery and obstetrics. Future research would benefit from clearly outlining the control group's protocol, detailing the exact pain assessment tool, specifying the intervention's duration and frequency, and exploring patient satisfaction and other birth outcomes. A more robust and transparent methodological description in the full manuscript would solidify the clinical implications of these findings.

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