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Study aim
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aim of investigating was the effect of body relaxation technique on PES
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Design
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Clinical trial with control group, randomized, on 100 high-risk pregnant mothers, randomized based on random number table and even and unit numbering
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Settings and conduct
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In this clinical trial, the effect of relaxation technique on preeclampsia investigated in Isfahan. These mothers were divided into intervention and control groups and were evaluated for preeclampsia at the end of the study.The statistical analyzer did not know the groups.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria were as follows: pregnant mothers from 20-24 weeks of gestation, literacy, first or second pregnancy, PES background in previous pregnancy or chronic hypertension in previous pregnancy, lack of smoking, alcohol and psychotropic substances using history, high proteinuria up to Trace level, blood pressure less than 140/90 mm Hg, no psychiatric disorders and severe anxiety (person who scored above 26 on DASS21 questionnaire), having CD player, a computer or an Android mobile phone in order to listen to the audio of relaxation file at home.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria were as follows: absence of more than two consecutive sessions in relaxation sessions, failure to perform more than three consecutive relaxation sessions at home, lack of willingness to continue the study, symptoms of PES, eclampsia, HELLP syndrome or performing a preterm delivery or severe anxiety before completing 4 sessions of relaxation technique
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Intervention groups
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All high-risk pregnant women referred to selected comprehensive health centers in Isfahan.In the intervention group, they performed 16 relaxation sessions and in the control group, they received only clinical care.
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Main outcome variables
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stress score, preeclampsia, birth weight at delivery.