Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique on Blood Pressure and Anxiety among Women with Pregnancy Induced Hypertension. | ||||
International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research | ||||
Volume 4, Issue 2, January 2024, Page 286-296 PDF (648.32 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/ejnsr.2023.255284.1339 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Magda Ahmed Farhat1; Mona R Ahmed2; Heba Ahmed Galal Atia3; Omnya Sobhy Mohamad Elayari 4; Heba Atef Osman5 | ||||
1lecturer of Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhur University, Egypt. | ||||
2lecturer of Maternity and Newborn health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt. | ||||
3lecturer of Maternity, Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Suez Canal University, Egypt | ||||
4Lecturer, Psychiatric Nursing & Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt. | ||||
5Lecturer of Women Health and Obstetrics Nursing ,Facult of Nursing, Minia University. | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background: Pregnancy induced hypertension is a major public health issue in both developed and developing countries, contributing to high perinatal mortality rates. Aim: To assess effect of Benson’s relaxation technique on blood pressure and anxiety among women with Pregnancy Induced Hypertension. Design: Quasi-experimental design was adopted in this study. Setting: It conducted at antenatal Unit of Women Health Hospital, Assuit University. Sample: Purposive sample of 50 women with pregnancy induced hypertension. Tools: Tool (I) Structured interviewing questionnaire, Tool (II) Blood pressure recording Sheet &Tool (III) Hospital Anxiety Scale (HAS) Results: There is statistically significant difference between pre & post implementation regarding blood pressure and anxiety levels with p-value .000. Conclusion: Benson relaxation technique was an effective intervention to control blood pressure and reduce anxiety levels for women with pregnancy-induced hypertension. Recommendations: Nursing staff should include Benson relaxation techniques in the nursing care plan for pregnant women with PIH. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Keywords: Anxiety; Blood pressure; Benson relaxation technique; Pregnancy induced hypertension | ||||
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