<![CDATA[The rate of cesarean section (CS) deliveries has shown a significant increase globally. WHO data (2024) indicates that 1 in 5 births (21%) are performed via CS, and this is projected to rise to 29%. This upward trend has been ongoing since 1990, when the global C-section rate rose from 7% to 21%. Post-C-section patients often face complications such as post-surgical pain, motor function disorders, bleeding, and breastfeeding difficulties. One non-pharmacological intervention to reduce pain is the finger-grip relaxation technique, which leverages the connection between fingers, organs, and emotions. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the finger-grip relaxation technique in reducing pain scores among post-cesarean section patients in the Muzdalifah Ward of Muhammadiyah Siti Aminah Bumiayu General Hospital in 2025. This study employs a quasi-experimental design using a one-group pretest-posttest model. The dependent variable is assessed before and after the intervention to measure its effectiveness. Quantitative data analysis is conducted to determine the level of achievement of the intervention's objectives. Only one group is studied, with pain levels measured before and after the intervention, and the differences compared. The post-test was conducted 2–3 hours after the intervention. The study in the Muzdalifah Room at Muhammadiyah Siti Aminah Bumiayu General Hospital (May 2025) with a sample of 69 post-cesarean section mothers demonstrated the effectiveness of this technique (p-value 0.000 < α = 0.005) through paired T-test analysis]]>
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