Peanut ball during labor to reduce pain and anxiety: A single-blind randomized clinical trial.
Zelaya IO; Soto ORR; Ventura GPM; Barahona ICF; Gutierrez-Ramirez RA · 2026 · European journal of midwifery
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Abstract (excerpt)
Introduction Pain and anxiety are common during labor. Evidence on non-pharmacological tools like the peanut ball from public hospital settings in Honduras is limited. This study evaluated its efficacy in reducing pain and anxiety. Methods…
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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.18332/ejm/220424