THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PAIN LEVEL AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS AFTER CAESAREAN SECTIONS IN THE INPATIENT WARNING OF MITRA PLUMBON CIREBON HOSPITAL

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global rate of deliveries
by caesarean section (CS) continues to increase, reaching 21%. The quality of life
of patients after CS is greatly influenced by their ability to respond to and manage
postoperative pain. This study aims to determine the relationship between pain
levels and the quality of life of post-caesarean section patients in the inpatient ward
of Mitra Plumbon Hospital Cirebon.
This research employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The
population consisted of all post-CS patients in inpatient ward 4, totaling 70
individuals. Sampling was conducted using an accidental sampling technique. Data
were collected using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) questionnaire to assess pain
levels and the WHOQOL-BREF to measure quality of life. Bivariate analysis was
performed using the Spearman Rank test.
The results showed that the majority of respondents experienced severe pain
(56.7%) and had a moderate level of quality of life (53.3%). Statistical analysis

revealed a significant relationship between pain level and quality of life, with a p-
value = 0.000 (<0.05) and a Spearman correlation coefficient (rho) = -0.674,

indicating a strong negative correlation. The higher the pain level, the lower the
patient's quality of life. There is a significant relationship between pain level and
quality of life in post-CS patients.
It is important for healthcare providers to optimize pain management to improve
the quality of life of postoperative patients.