Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Stress, Anxiety & Ovulatory Predictors Among Infertile Women Undergoing Ovulatory Induction. | ||||
| Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal | ||||
| Volume 27, Issue 3, September 2025, Page 1-20 PDF (323.16 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Research articles | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/asalexu.2025.450073 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Wafaa Ahmed Ebrahim,1; Faeza Hashem Elessawy2; Yasser Saad El-Kassrar3; Neama Saad Shokhba Shokhba,4; Mahmoud Abdelwahab , Khedr,5 | ||||
| 1Assistant professor , Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University | ||||
| 2nursing specialist El- shatby maternity university hospital, Alexandria University | ||||
| 3Professor Obstetric & Gynecologic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University | ||||
| 4Lecturer Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University | ||||
| 5Lecturer Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Infertility represents a pressing global health issue, exerting considerable repercussions on both the affected individuals and the broader societal context. Infertility frequently coexists with elevated stress and anxiety, resulting in a complex burden for individuals undergoing reproductive treatments. The Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) method is one of the many interventions intended to address the psychological elements of infertility. Objective: To determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique on stress, anxiety, & ovulatory predictors among infertile women undergoing ovulatory induction. Setting: The study was carried out at the infertility clinic in El-Shatby Maternity University Hospital, affiliated to Alexandria University. Subjects: A convenience sample of 80 infertile women attending the previously mentioned setting. Tools: four tools were used. Infertile women's socio-demographic and clinical data structured interview schedule & Fertility problem inventory (FPI) questionnaire & Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) questionnaire & Ovulatory predictors assessment sheet. Results: The study showed a statistically significant difference between the study and control groups regarding the stress level at days 2, 9, & 11 after intervention (p = <1.010, <1.001, <1.010), respectively. Moreover, a statistically significant difference between the study and control groups regarding the stress level at days 2, 9, & 11 after intervention (p = <1.014, <1.001, <1.001), respectively. Additionally, a statistically significant difference was observed among the study and control groups regarding E2 level at days 2, 9, and 11 from induction, where (p = 0.039* and p = 0.001* & p < 0.001*) in favor of the study group. Finally, a statistically significant difference was observed among the study and control groups regarding the diameter of follicles at days 9 and 11 from induction, where (p < 0.001* and p < 0.001*), respectively, in favor of the study group. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that the progressive muscle relaxation technique significantly reduced both stress and anxiety levels among infertile women who participated in the intervention. Additionally, this technique had a notable positive effect on improving the ovulation rate in this population So, the study aims and hypotheses were achieved within the framework of the present study. Recommendations: The progressive muscle relaxation technique should be offered as a standard component of care for women undergoing infertility treatment. This integration can help address the psychological aspects of infertility and improve overall treatment outcomes. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Progressive muscle relaxation technique; Anxiety; Stress; Ovulatory predictors; Infertile women; Ovulatory induction | ||||
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