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Abstract
The problem of pregnancy and childbirth is a combination of physical processes and emotional experiences for a woman. One of the psychological factors that affect labor is anxiety and fear in the face of childbirth.
The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of progressive muscle relaxation technique on the primipara phase I in Rumah Sakit Bersalin Paradise Simpang Empat Kabupaten Tanah Bumbu.The design of study was quasi experimental with Posttest only non equivalent Control Group.
The sample technique was purposive sampling was obtained the sample were 38 respondents. Obtained p-value 0,03 (<0,05), indicated that there was long phase I in intervention group that was given by progressive muscle relaxation to 18 respondents and 18 respondents that was not given by progressive muscle relaxation.
Conclusion there was influence of progressive muscle relaxation technique to primapara phase I.