Graduation Year
2024
Document Type
Senior Thesis
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Primary Major
Nursing
Thesis Advisor
Deborah Meshel, RN, MSN
Abstract
Purpose
This quantitative study will seek to provide valuable insight into the needs and preferences of Hispanic women during labor with the potential benefit of doula support in minimizing their pain.
Methods
A quasi-experimental design study will be conducted, randomizing a convenient sample into two groups consisting of one experimental and one control group, with the objective of evaluating the efficacy of doula presence as a source for pain management in Hispanic women. One hundred Hispanic women will be recruited under the following criteria: 18 years or older, a single fetus pregnancy, gestational age 37 weeks and above, and no complications during pregnancy. At the completion of labor, the women will be asked their pain level using the Childbirth Pain Scale.
Results
The data has not yet been collected, however, the t-test is expected to result in a low p-value, determining that doula support reduces pain during labor in Hispanic women
Conclusion
Cultural proficiency plays a crucial role in providing effective care, particularly in the context of nursing, because nurses often have the initial interaction to identify cultural distinctions among patients. Hence, the importance of addressing the gap in research concerning the impact of doula support on labor pain among Hispanic women, as their preferences may be influenced by their cultural customs.