Perbedaan Intensitas Nyeri Pada Ibu Bersalin Kala I Fase Aktif Sebelum Dan Sesudah Dilakukan Massage Counter Pressure

Background: Normal delivery is a significant moment in a mother's life, marked by the expulsion of the fetus after a full-term pregnancy, typically between 37 to 40 weeks, accompanied by intense uterine contractions. During the active phase of labor, mothers often experience peak pain due to increased frequency and strength of these contractions. One effective method to alleviate this pain is through counter pressure massage. This study aims to explore the differences in pain intensity among mothers in the active phase of labor before and after the application of counter pressure massage at RSU Permata Hati Klungkung. Method: This study used a pre-experimental design and purposive sampling technique. The population in this study were all mothers who underwent normal delivery in September to November 2024 with a total of 80 people, until a sample of 39 participants was determined. Data were collected through observations using a rating scale based on the Numerical Rating Score. Result: Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test, revealing that the average pain score before the massage was 6.92, which decreased to 3.20 afterward. The Wilcoxon test yielded a p-value of 0.001, indicating a significant difference in labor pain intensity. Conclusion: This study shows that there is a difference in pain intensity before and after counter pressure massage is performed on mothers giving birth in the first active phase at Permata Hati Hospital, Klungkung with a p-value of 0.001.