[Effects of a Yoga-focused Prenatal Program on Stress, Anxiety, Self Confidence and Labor Pain in Pregnant Women with In Vitro Fertilization Treatment]. 


Author: Shim CS, Lee YS.

Affiliation: Chosun Nursing College, Gwangju, Korea. 
Conference/Journal: J Korean Acad Nurs. 
Date published: 2012 Jun
Other:
 Volume ID: 42   ,  Issue ID: 3   ,  Pages: 369-76    ,  Special Notes: [Article in Korean] doi: 10.4040/jkan.2012.42.3.369.   ,  Word Count: 178  
    PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of a Yoga-focused prenatal program on the stress, anxiety, self confidence and labor pain of pregnant women who had in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment.

METHODS:

A quasi experimental study with a non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design was used. The data collection period and meditation program were between January 9 and August 31, 2009. Forty-six women who were pregnant following IVF, and were between 12-20 weeks gestation, participated in the study (23 experimental group, 23 control group). Data were analyzed using Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U Test, ANCOVA, and Cronbach's alpha coefficients with the SPSS 12.0 for Windows Program.

RESULTS:

Although the sample size was limited, women who participated in the program showed statistically significant improvements in stress, anxiety, labor pain, and labor confidence for women pregnant after IVF.

CONCLUSION:

The result indicate that this 12-week Yoga-focused educational program can be utilized for women pregnant following IVF to reduce their stress, anxiety, and labor pain, and to increase delivery confidence. It is suggested that the Yoga-focused educational program be offered to every pregnant woman.

PMID: 22854549