Background
The loss of the fetus may cause mental health problems in women. The present study aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on anxiety, depression, and stress in women with early pregnancy loss.
Methods
This study was performed on 106 women with early pregnancy loss in Shiraz, Iran. The intervention group underwent eight counselling sessions. Pre-test and post-test were performed in both groups with the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS) 21 questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS 23.
Results
There was a statistically significant difference between the mean scores in the intervention group vs. the control group in terms of anxiety (7.9 ± 1.07 vs. 13.79 ± 5.36, respectively), stress (9.26 ± 1.25 vs.18.13 ± 7.66, respectively), and depression (7.83 ± 1.05 vs.16.26 ± 11.06, respectively) (P < 0.0001).
Conclusions
MBSR can be suggested to promote women's mental health.
Background: Loss of a fetus may cause mental health problems in women. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of Mindfulness-Based on Stress Reduction (MBSR) on anxiety, depression, and stress of women with early pregnancy termination. Methods: This study was performed on 106 women with the early loss of pregnancy; in Shiraz, Iran. The intervention group underwent eight counselling sessions. Pre-test and posttest were performed in both groups with DASS 21 questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS 23.Results: There was a statistically significant difference between mean score of anxiety in the intervention group (7.9 ± 1.07) compared to the control group (13.79± 5.36), stress in the intervention group (9.26 ± 1.25) compared to the control group (7.66 ± 18.13) and depression in the intervention group (7.83 ± 1.05) compared to the control group (16.26± 11.06) (P <0.0001).Conclusions: MBSR can be suggested to promote women's mental health.
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