Mindfulness intervention for anxiety reduction in mothers with emergency cesarean delivery

Mail Ady Irawan. AM(1*)
Mail Anggie Pradana Putri(2)
Mail Lilik Hanifah(3)
Mail Dang Thi Thuy My(4)


(1) , Indonesia
(2) Program Studi D3 Keperawatan, STIKES Mamba’ul ‘Ulum Surakarta, Indonesia; Ring Road Utara Tawangsari KM 0.3 Mojosongo, Jebres, Surakarta, Indonesia, Indonesia
(3) Program Studi D3 Kebidanan, STIKES Mamba’ul ‘Ulum Surakarta, Indonesia; Ring Road Utara Tawangsari KM 0.3 Mojosongo, Jebres, Surakarta, Indonesia, Indonesia
(4) School of Medical-Pharmacy, Department of Nurisng, Tra Vinh University, Viet Nam; No. 126 Nguyen Thien Thanh Street, Ward 5, Tra Vinh City, Viet Nam, Viet Nam
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


Background: Emergency cesarean delivery often leads to significant anxiety in pregnant women. Mindfulness intervention can help reduce anxiety by enhancing present-moment awareness. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness intervention in reducing anxiety among mothers undergoing emergency cesarean delivery. Methods: A quasi-experimental design with purposive sampling was conducted on 20 pregnant women awaiting emergency cesarean delivery at hospitals in Sukoharjo and Surakarta, Indonesia. Respondents were divided into two groups: 10 in the intervention group and 10 in the control group. The mindfulness intervention included breathing techniques, body scanning, and present-moment awareness for 30 minutes per session. Anxiety was measured using the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and independent t-tests. Results: The intervention group showed a significant reduction in anxiety scores after the mindfulness intervention (Pre-test: 45.8 ± 6.2 vs. Post-test: 30.4 ± 4.8; p < 0.001), while the control group showed no significant difference. An independent t-test revealed a significant difference in post-test anxiety scores between the two groups (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Mindfulness intervention is effective in reducing anxiety among mothers undergoing emergency cesarean delivery. Mindfulness can be considered as a non-pharmacological intervention to reduce anxiety in pregnant women facing emergency delivery

Keywords


mindfulness; anxiety; labor; cesarean sections; perioperative

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