Mindfullness based intervention reduce anxiety in labor.

Finta Isti Kundarti, I Nengah Tanu Komalyna

Journal: Gaceta sanitaria 2024;38():102359

PMID: 38330537

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE

To determine the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions on anxiety through a systematic review.

METHOD

Systematic review by searching articles through the PubMed, ProQuest, Science Direct, Wiley Library, Sage Journal, and Cochrane Library databases with publication years January 2012 to January 2022 RESULTS: Eleven articles met the inclusion criteria covering several countries, including Canada 1 article, Egypt 1 article, Taiwan 1 article, Amsterdam 2 articles, Iran 1 article, Austria 1 article, San Francisco 1 article, Germany 1 article, Sweden 1 article, China 1 article, and Spain 1 article.

CONCLUSIONS

Management of anxiety about childbirth is important for pregnant women. Mindfulness interventions are effective for reducing anxiety about labor and increasing comfort during labor. Mindfulness intervention mechanisms have the potential to reduce anxiety by increasing skills to regulate emotions.

Address: Department of Midwifery, Health Polytechnic Ministry of Health Malang, Malang, Indonesia. Electronic address: [email protected].; Department of Midwifery, Health Polytechnic Ministry of Health Malang, Malang, Indonesia.; Department of Nutrition, Health Polytechnic Ministry of Health Malang, Malang, Indonesia.

DOI: 10.1016/j.gaceta.2024.102359

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https://medlineplus.gov/anxiety.html

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https://assays.cancer.gov/CPTAC-1496

MeSH Terms: Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Labor, Obstetric