The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation with Imagery-based Relaxation on the Mental Health and Maternal-Fetal Attachment in Women with a First Unwanted Pregnancy
Authors
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Mansoureh Mokaberian 1*
1. Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran.
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1236-2327
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Houriyhe Dehghanpouri 1
1. Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran.
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9643-9856
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Najmeh Faez 2
2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Amiralmomenin Hospital, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3367-2666
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Elham Vosadi 1
1. Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran.
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3040-4826
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22100/ijhs.v7i1.818Keywords:
Relaxation, Mental health, Attachment, PregnancyAbstract
Background: The present study aims to investigate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation intervention with imagery-based relaxation technique on the mental health and maternal-fetal attachment in women with a first unwanted pregnancy.
Methods: From all the pregnant women referred to the clinics of Semnan city, 60 individuals were purposefully selected and randomly divided into two groups of experimental and control. The mothers of the experimental group received the corresponding intervention, while the control group was only provided with normal care. Before and after the intervention, the general health and maternal-fetal attachment questionnaires were filled by the individuals.
Results: The results of the multivariate analysis of covariance indicated that a relaxation intervention period can significantly improve the mental health and maternal-fetal attachment as well.
Conclusion: According to the present results, it can be concluded that the current intervention can be used as a low-cost and non-pharmacological method to improve the psychological issues and arrive at a higher maternal-fetal attachment during the pregnancy.
Keywords: Relaxation, Mental health, Attachment, Pregnancy.
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3. Beygi AM, Salehi NM, Bayati A. Prevalence of unintended pregnancy and its related factors in Arak 2007. Koomesh. 2009;10(3).
4. Ohoka H, Koide T, Goto S, Murase S, Kanai A, Masuda T, et al. Effects of maternal depressive symptomatology during pregnancy and the postpartum period on infant–mother attachment. Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences. 2014;68(8):631-9.
5. Ustunsoz A, Guvenc G, Akyuz A, Oflaz F. Comparison of maternal–and paternal–fetal attachment in Turkish couples. Midwifery. 2010;26(2):e1-e9.
6. Jamshidimanesh M, Astaraki L, Moghadam ZB, Taghizadeh Z, Haghani H. Maternal-Fetal Attachment and its Associated Factors. Hayat. 2012;18(5).
7. Shobeiri F, Ahang Poor P, Parsa P, Yazdi-Ravandi S. Comparing Health Condition Between Wanted and Unwanted Pregnancy of Women in Hamadan City. Avicenna Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Care. 2019;27(2):82-8.
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9. Lau MA, McMain SF. Integrating mindfulness meditation with cognitive and behavioural therapies: The challenge of combining acceptance-and change-based strategies. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 2005;50(13):863-9.
10. Malekzadegan A, Moradkhani M, Ashayeri H, Haghani H. Effect of relaxation on insomnia during third trimester among pregnant women. Iran Journal of Nursing. 2010;23(64):52-8.
11. Nasiri S, Akbari H, Tagharrobi L, Tabatabaee AS. The effect of progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery on stress, anxiety, and depression of pregnant women referred to health centers. Journal of education and health promotion. 2018;7.
12. Seyed Ahmadi Nejad FS, Golmakani N, Shakeri MT. Effect of progressive muscle relaxation on depression, anxiety, and stress of primigravid women. Evidence based care. 2015;5(1):67-76.
13. Azimian J, Alipour Heidary M, Ranjkesh F. The effects of progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery on gestational hypertension. Complementary Medicine Journal of faculty of Nursing & Midwifery. 2017;7(2):1906-17.
14. Akmeşe ZB, Oran NT. Effects of progressive muscle relaxation exercises accompanied by music on low back pain and quality of life during pregnancy. Journal of midwifery & women's health. 2014;59(5):503-9.
15. Alipour Z, Lamyian M, Hajizadeh E. Sleep quality in late pregnancy and postpartum depression. The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility. 2012;14(8):39-47.
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17. Cranley MS. Development of a tool for the measurement of maternal attachment during pregnancy. Nursing research. 1981.
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19. Khabiri M, Moghadam Zadeh A, Mehrsafar A, Abrisham-kar H. Comparison of the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation with imagery-based relaxation on cortisol levels, competitive anxiety and self-confidence in elite athletes. 2017.
20. Alwan M, Zakaria A, Rahim M, Hamid NA, Fuad M. Comparison between two relaxation methods on competitive state anxiety among college soccer teams during pre-competition stage. International Journal of Advanced Sport Sciences Research. 2013;1(1):90-104.
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26. Alder J, Urech C, Fink N, Bitzer J, Hoesli I. Response to induced relaxation during pregnancy: comparison of women with high versus low levels of anxiety. Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings. 2011;18(1):13-21.
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29. Parsa P, Saiedzadeh N, Roshanaii G, Masoumi SZ. The effect of training on maternal-fetal attachment (MFA) in nulliparous women: A randomized clinical trial. Avicenna Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Care. 2016;24(1):24-30.
30. Kordi M, Fasanghari M, Asgharipour N, Esmaily H. Effect of guided imagery on maternal fetal attachment in nulliparous women with unplanned pregnancy. Journal of Midwifery and Reproductive Health. 2016;4(4):723-31.
31. Akbarzadeh M, Toosi M, Zare N, Sharif F. Effect of learning attachment behaviors on anxiety and maternal fetal attachment in first pregnant women. Evidence Based Care. 2011;1(1):21-34.
32. Toosi M, Akbarzadeh M, Zare N, Sharif F. Comparison of the effects of attachment behavior and relaxation training on maternal fetal attachment and infant in prime pregnant women. Journal of Fundamentals of Mental Health. 2014;16(62):142-9.
33. Kim H. Patterning of parent-fetal attachment during the experience of guided imagery: An experimental investigation of Martha Rogers human-environment integrality: Teachers College, Columbia University; 1990.
34. Solchany JE. Promoting Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy: Theory & Practice: NCAST Programs; 2013.
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The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation with Imagery-based Relaxation on the Mental Health and Maternal-Fetal Attachment in Women with a First Unwanted Pregnancy. (2021). International Journal of Health Studies (Undergoing Change to Shahroud Journal of Medical Sciences), 7(1), 11-16. https://doi.org/10.22100/ijhs.v7i1.818
