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Assessment of effect of reverse pressure softening technique on breast engorgement among postpartum women

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Ms. Ekta Patel, Ms. Monika Makwana
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.15.2024.12136-12144

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AIM: The aim of study was to evaluate effect of reverse pressure softening technique on breast engorgement among postpartum women. METHOD: Quasi-experimental design was employed. Target population for the study was postpartum women with the complaint or signs of breast engorgement. 80 participants were selected using non-probability convenient sampling technique and equally divided in two groups experimental group (40) and control group (40). Reverse pressure softening technique was performed on areola part to postpartum women in experimental group twice a day for consequently 3 days. The socio-demographic data was collected using self-structured tool and breast engorgement was assessed using standardized tool (six points breast engorgement scale) before intervention in experimental and control group as well as breast assessment was done on daily basis after intervention in experimental group. On day 3rd post-test was taken in both experimental and control group using six points breast engorgement scale. RESULTS: Data analyzed through inferential and descriptive statistics. Paired t-test was done which suggests that the t-test value- 17.04 (df= 39) which was revealed to be significant 0.05 level. Results shows that there is reduction in breast engorgement after performing reverse pressure softening technique. CONCLUSION: Study finding helps to improve breast feeding practices in immediate postpartum care.

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