Effect of Benson's Versus Jacobson's Relaxation Methods on Primigravida Sleep Quality | ||||
| International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research | ||||
| Volume 6, Issue 2, May 2025, Page 328-344 PDF (714.38 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejnsr.2025.382921.1450 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Hanaa Elsayed Ahmed Shahin* 1; Heba Atef Osman2; Amal K. Khalil3 | ||||
| 1ِMaternal and Newbon Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University | ||||
| 2Women Health and Obstetrics Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt. | ||||
| 3Maternal and Newbon Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: During the third trimester, 75% of pregnant women have sleep issues, which has a detrimental effect on the mother. Benson and Jacobson's relaxation methods can significantly improve the quality of sleep during this crucial period. The study aimed to assess the effect of Benson’s versus Jacobson’s relaxation methods on primigravida sleep quality. Design: A quasi-experimental investigation was employed. Settings: The research was conducted in Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia Governorate, at the Maternal and Child Health Centers. Sample: One hundred and eighty women were chosen as a purposive sample. Tools: The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, an assessment checklist, and an interviewing questionnaire were utilized to gather data. Results: The PSQI scores of the control group were 0±0, Benson's group was 3.3±0.36, and Jacobson's group was 3.75±0.62. These changes were statistically significant (p<0.001). This suggests that in comparison to the control group, Jacobson's and Benson's techniques significantly improved the quality of their sleep (p<0.001). Conclusion: By demonstrating that Benson's and Jacobson's relaxation methods significantly improved the quality of sleep for primigravida women in comparison to the control group, the study's results validated the first and second hypotheses. The third hypothesis was further supported by the fact that Benson's methods improved the quality of sleep more than Jacobson's did. Overall, the findings demonstrate how effective these relaxation techniques are at improving the quality of sleep for expectant mothers. Recommendations: Relaxation techniques methods should be incorporated into prenatal care programs to improve the health of mothers' sleep. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Primigravida; sleep quality; Jacobson's and Benson's relaxation methods | ||||
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