Investigating the Relation Between Spiritual Health and the Intensity of Post Cesarean Section Pain

Introduction: Cesarean section has been continuously one of the most common surgical procedures for women. It can be associated with several psychological and mental factors. Recently, spirituality related to adjustment processes with stressful situations has been also emphasized. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between spiritual health and pain intensity following a Cesarean section.Methodology: This study was conducted in Iran, in Gorgan sity, Sayyad Shirazi hospital as a cross-sectional analysis in 2013-2014. To this end, 200 number of pregnant women who wanted to undergo Cesarean section were selected through convenience sampling method. The data were collected via demographic characteristics information form, Well-Being Questionnaire at the beginning of the study, and Visual Analogue Scale at three stages; immediately after entry into recovery, one hour later, and 6-8 hours following delivery. The data were analyzed using the SPSS Statistics (Version 16) as well as statistical tests including Pearson’s correlation coefficient and independent t-test.Results: The mean age of the participants was 26.5±8.7 years and the mean parity was equal to 1.8±0.78 times. The total mean of spiritual health was reported by 100.1±8.7. The results of Pearson’s correlation coefficient also showed no significant relationship between spiritual health and post-Cesarean section pain intensity at the stage of entry into recovery (p=0.140, r=-0.11), one hour later (p=0.278, r=0.08), and 6-8 hours following surgery (p=0.592, r=0.04).Conclusion: There was no relationship between pain intensity after Cesarean section and spiritual health at several stages.

Keywords:

Caesarean Section , Pain Intensity , Pain , Spiritual Health