Comparing the Effectiveness of Muscle Relaxation Training in Two Face-to-face and Remote Methods on the Stress and Anxiety Levels of Pregnant Women with Hypothyroidism

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1 MSc Student in Nursing, Department of Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Sciences Development Research center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.

2 Assistant professor, Department of Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Sciences Development Research center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.

3 Assistant professor, Department of Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery Sciences Development Research center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.

10.32592/JSMJ.22.2.159

Abstract

Background and Objectives Hypothyroidism is one of the causes of mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, especially in pregnant women. One of the ways to prevent the occurrence of such disorders is the use of non-pharmacological methods such as muscle relaxation, which can be taught to pregnant women either face-to-face or face-to-face. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of muscle relaxation training in two ways, face-to-face and remotely, on the level of stress and anxiety of pregnant women with hypothyroidism. Subjects and Methods This semi-experimental study was conducted with a pre-test and post-test design in the year 2019 in selected centers of comprehensive health services in Najafabad. The research sample included 66 pregnant women with hypothyroidism. In this research, easy sampling method and random allocation of samples in two groups were used. Data collection tools were Spielberger anxiety and stress questionnaires spp-14. The data were described and analyzed with SPSS version 21 software at a significance level of less than 0.05. Results The results showed that face-to-face training is an effective method in muscle relaxation training as a safe and effective intervention in reducing stress and anxiety in pregnant women. Conclusion Based on the findings of the present study, face-to-face training is an effective method for muscle relaxation training as a safe and effective intervention in reducing stress and anxiety in pregnant women.

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Jundishapur Scientific Medical Journal
Volume 22, Issue 2 - Serial Number 143
May and June 2023
Pages 159-170

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  • Receive Date: 25 November 2022
  • Revise Date: 07 March 2023
  • Accept Date: 11 March 2023

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