The Effect of Effleurage Massage Therapy on Back Pain in Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester at Pustu Jingah
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https://doi.org/10.59680/medika.v3i4.2301Keywords:
Back Pain, Effleurage Massage, Non-Pharmacological Interventions, Third Trimester Pregnant Women, Visual Analog Scale.Abstract
Back pain is a common complaint among third-trimester pregnant women, with global prevalence reaching 50–70%. In the Pustu Jingah area, 65% of pregnant women report back pain, and 30% experience moderate to severe levels that interfere with daily activities. This condition results from biomechanical and hormonal changes, including shifts in the center of gravity, increased lumbar lordosis, ligament relaxation due to the hormone relaxin, and weight gain. Beyond physical discomfort, back pain also affects quality of life, daily functioning, rest, and emotional well-being. Effleurage massage is considered a safe, non-pharmacological intervention to alleviate this condition. This study aimed to examine the effect of effleurage massage on back pain in third-trimester pregnant women using a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design with 30 respondents selected through purposive sampling. The intervention was administered for 20 minutes, and pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Results showed a reduction in pain intensity, with 76.7% of respondents experiencing improvement and an average decrease of 2.8 points on the VAS. Statistical analysis indicated a significant effect (p < 0.05). Effleurage massage is therefore effective and can be integrated into routine antenatal care.
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