WOMEN’S SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EPIDURAL ANALGESIA

Labor pain is one of the greatest pains experienced by women throughout their life. Relief this an important issue for in labor [1]. Epidural analgesia most effective relief method and considered gold standard [2]. Nevertheless, scientific studies reveal limited parturient knowledge about epidural anesthesia [3,4]. This study has been conducted to assess knowledge, sources information, attitudes regarding among young mothers. The was at Hospital Lithuanian University Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics. took place November 2022 using a pre-designed questionnaire. A total 102 questionnaires were distributed 100 returned, response rate 98%. shows that more than two-thirds agree management. internet remains main source information women. demographic variables not associated with desire request future. Women who know effectiveness are likely choose Therefore, it provide methods during pregnancy.