THE EFFECT OF DEEP BREATHING RELAXATION TECHNIQUES ON PAIN LEVEL IN POST-CESAREAN SECTION (CS) PATIENTS IN THE GARDEN IA ROOM, SUMBER KASIH HOSPITAL CIREBON

Delivery by Sectio Caesarea (SC) may cause severe postoperative pain. Pain
management can be performed through both pharmacological and non-pharmacological
therapies, one of which is deep breathing relaxation technique. This study aimed to

determine the effect of deep breathing relaxation technique on pain intensity among post-
SC patients at Sumber Kasih Hospital Cirebon in 2025.

This study employed a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design with a
total of 40 respondents selected through purposive sampling. The relaxation technique was
performed by creating a calm environment, maintaining a relaxed body condition, inhaling
deeply through the nose, and exhaling slowly through the mouth in a rhythmic manner. The
process was repeated several times while maintaining concentration and ensuring overall
body relaxation, with a duration of approximately 15 minutes and short breaks after every
five breaths. The instrument used was the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Data were analyzed
using univariate and bivariate analysis with the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test.
The results showed that before the intervention, most respondents experienced severe
pain (50.0%), while after the intervention, most experienced mild pain (57.5%). Obtained
a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant effect of deep breathing relaxation
technique on reducing pain intensity in post-SC patients.
Conclusion: Deep breathing relaxation technique is effective in reducing pain
intensity among post-SC patients.
Implication: The findings of this study are expected to serve as a basis for healthcare

professionals, particularly nurses, to apply deep breathing relaxation technique as a non-
pharmacological intervention in managing pain among post-SC patients, thereby

improving comfort and accelerating patient recovery.