The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Practices and Deep Relaxation Exercises in Pregnant Women

Overview

Pregnancy is a transitional period during which important physical, biological and psychological changes are experienced for women, and the probability of encountering factors that may cause stress, anxiety and low quality of life is high. Maternal stress in pregnancy is associated with negative birth outcomes and can be reduced with relaxation exercises. However, mindfulness-based approaches affect pregnancy outcomes positively. Data collected with the "Personal Description Form", and "The Pregnancy-related Anxiety Questionnaire-Revised 2".

Full Title of Study: “The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Practices and Deep Relaxation Exercises on Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Level”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Interventional
  • Study Design
    • Allocation: Randomized
    • Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
    • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
    • Masking: None (Open Label)
  • Study Primary Completion Date: October 15, 2022

Detailed Description

Pregnancy is a transitional period during which important physical, biological and psychological changes are experienced for women, and the probability of encountering factors that may cause stress, anxiety and low quality of life is high. Maternal stress in pregnancy is associated with negative birth outcomes and can be reduced with relaxation exercises. However, mindfulness-based approaches affect pregnancy outcomes positively. The aim of this study, which was conducted to determine the effects of mindfulness practices and deep relaxation exercises on the level of pregnancy-related anxiety, is to create intervention programs compatible with the prenatal period and to contribute to the improvement of pregnancy outcomes. First of all, a total of 111 pregnant women (37 mindfulness based stress reduction program, 37 deep relaxation exercises and 37 control) are planned to be included in the study. However, we recalculated the power analysis with a reference study after obtaining approval and before starting the study. With the calculation we made with the reference study, we determined our final sample number as 102 pregnant women (34 individuals for the mindfulness meditation group, 34 individuals for the deep relaxation exercises group, and 34 individuals for the control group). Data collected with the "Personal Description Form", and "The Pregnancy-related Anxiety Questionnaire-Revised 2". Mindfulness and deep relaxation practices was applied by midwives who are experts in their fields who are certified in these fields.

Interventions

  • Behavioral: Mindfullness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intervention
    • Mindfullness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intervention: Monitoring anxiety levels with mindfulness program
  • Behavioral: Deep Relaxation Exercises intervention
    • Deep Relaxation Exercises intervention: Monitoring anxiety levels with deep Relaxation Exercises intervention
  • Other: No Intervention
    • No Intervention

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Experimental: Mindfullness Based Stress Reduction
    • Mindfullness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) therapy
  • Experimental: Deep Relaxation Exercises
    • Deep Relaxation Exercises therapy
  • Other: Control
    • Control

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Scale
    • Time Frame: At the end of the 1 months
    • For primiparas, a minimum of 11 points and a maximum of 55 points is obtained, and for multipars, a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 50 points are obtained. As the score obtained from the scale increases, it is accepted that the level of anxiety in pregnancy is higher.

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • Having internet access, – Without any diagnosed psychiatric health problem, – At 12-24 weeks of gestation, – There is no risk factor in pregnancy, – Literate, – Using smart phone, – Having a headset accessory for phone calls, – Pregnant women who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria:

-Mental disabilities

Gender Eligibility: Female

Pregnant

Minimum Age: 15 Years

Maximum Age: 40 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Amasya University
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Principal Investigator: Emine Akca, Assist. Prof. Dr. in the Amasya University Midwifery Department – Amasya University

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