Author/Authors :
Mokaberian, Mansoureh Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences - Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran , Dehghanpouri, Houriyhe Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences - Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran , Faez, Najmeh Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Amiralmomenin Hospital - Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran , Vosadi, Elham Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences - Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran
Abstract :
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.
Conclusions: According to the present results, it can be concluded that
the current intervention can be used as a low-cost and nonpharmacological
method to improve the psychological issues and
arrive at a higher maternal-fetal attachment during the pregnancy.
Keywords :
Pregnancy , Attachment , Mental health , Relaxation
