Influence of personality traits on pain perception and choice of analgesia during labor
Abstract
The present study aims to analyze in a group of pregnant women if there is a relationship between personality characteristics, pain perception and the choice whether or not analgesia during labor.To do this we developed a multicenter longitudinal study , in a prospective cohort of 62 pregnant women selected by consecutive sampling, attending the fetal wellness visit between weeks 36-38 of pregnancy in two hospitals in the province of Jaén. Structured questionnaires were used to assess the different variables.
The results of regression analysis for the prediction model of pain intensity from the dimensions of personality were carried out according to whether women had used or not alternative measures of pain relief. In the general dimensions of personality alone made a significant contribution Agreeableness variable in the group without alternative measures of pain relief. Sub-dimensions of personality, emotional control as both impulse control made a significant contribution to the model measures within the Group and Perseverance, Impulse Control and Openness to Culture in the group made it without measures.
We found an inverse relationship between age and total pain intensity r = -0,301 (p = 0.018). In addition, significant differences in total pain intensity and duration of delivery, depending on whether or not women had alternative measures. The other two variables studied, type of previous or epidural/analgesia caused no significant differences in any of the variables analyzed.
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