Effects of integrated yoga on quality of life and interpersonal relationship of pregnant women

Rakhshani, Abbas; Maharana, Satyapriya; Nagarathna, Raghuram; Nagendra, Hongasandra Ramarao; Padmalatha, Venkatram

doi:10.1007/s11136-010-9709-2

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“…Previous studies have investigated the effects of acupuncture (Betts et al, 2012;Borup et al, 2009), homeopathy (Hochstrasser and Mattmann, 1994), Ayurveda (Jayashree, 2008), yoga (Narendran et al, 2005b;Rakhshani et al, 2010), and Qigong (Zhou and Lian, 1989) during pregnancy (Bishop et al, 2011;Kalder et al, 2011;Steel and Adams, 2011). Such interventions have been shown to be effective in reducing occurrences of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (Hofmeyr et al, 2010;Zhou and Lian, 1989), preventing preterm deliveries (Hochstrasser and Mattmann, 1994;Imdad et al, 2011;Sibai, 2011), improving fetal outcomes (Hochstrasser and Mattmann, 1994;Sabour et al, 2006), and enhance quality of life (Rakhshani, 2013;Rakhshani et al, 2010).…”

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“…Such interventions have been shown to be effective in reducing occurrences of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (Hofmeyr et al, 2010;Zhou and Lian, 1989), preventing preterm deliveries (Hochstrasser and Mattmann, 1994;Imdad et al, 2011;Sibai, 2011), improving fetal outcomes (Hochstrasser and Mattmann, 1994;Sabour et al, 2006), and enhance quality of life (Rakhshani, 2013;Rakhshani et al, 2010).…”

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The effects of yoga in prevention of pregnancy complications in high-risk pregnancies: A randomized controlled trial

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“…In one study yoga improved subjective wellbeing, mental health and executive functioning within prison populations [13]. Yoga improved the quality of life of pregnant women in various studies and enhanced their interpersonal relationships [14]. Studies over the past 15 years have shown that yoga can improve psychological health during breast cancer treatment [15], as well as health-related quality of life in antipsychotic-stabilized patients [16].…”

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Yoga and Mental Health: A Review

Asgarpour¹

2017

Physiother Rehabil

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The need for effective population mental health promotion approaches is urgent as mental health concerns are escalating globally and current allopathic treatment regimens are insufficient to bring people towards the state of mental well-being (citation). Successfully alleviating stress has the potential to promote wellbeing and prevent illness. Worldwide, yoga is gaining popularity as an accessible, acceptable and cost-effective practice for mind and body. People are turning to yoga for mental health improvement because of preferences for: self-treatment as opposed to clinical intervention; perceived greater efficacy than medication; fewer side effects; lack of response to medication. Yoga has minimal side effects and is cost-effective in comparison with pharmacological treatments and psychotherapy. Yoga's added benefit is that it improves physical fitness and encourages self-reliance. In this brief article we discuss the evidence for yoga as a form of mental health promotion, illness prevention and treatment for depression.

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“…Health-related quality of life progressively decreases when the probability of being a psychiatric case increases [23]. The physical exercise provided at childbirth education classes, similarly to Yoga classes for pregnant women, bring positive results by improving efficiency and well-being [24,25]. It was observed in both cases that the level of psychological distress decreased and the quality of life in physical, psychological and sociological aspects increased and even the quality of sleep improved among the women participating in childbirth education classes in comparison with control groups.…”

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Effect of Attending Childbirth Education Classes on Psychological Distress in Pregnant Women Measured by Means of the General Health Questionnaire

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Background. Pregnancy brings about many changes in a woman's life in somatic, psychological and social spheres. Therefore, many women decide to participate in childbirth education classes. The aim of study was to determine the differences in emotional distress between women who participated in childbirth education classes and these who did not. Material and Methods. Seventy first-time mothers after labor were examined. Based on a survey carried out, the women were divided into two equal groups. Group I consisted of women who had participated in childbirth education classes and Group II of women who had not. The data was gathered by means of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) adapted to Polish conditions. Results. There were no differences either in age or in BMI rates among the examined women. The level of education and knowledge about labor was significantly higher among the participants of childbirth classes. The results of the GHQ-12 revealed that women from Group I had a better mental status than women from Group II. Significant differences were observed in terms of sleep deprivation, overcoming difficulties and in the ability to enjoy daily activities. Conclusions. Participation in childbirth classes has a significant influence on psychological well-being in pregnant women as measured by the GHQ-12 (Adv Clin Exp Med 2014, 23, 6, 953-957).

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Effects of integrated yoga on quality of life and interpersonal relationship of pregnant women

Abstract: The integrated yoga is an efficacious means of improving the quality of life of pregnant women and enhancing certain aspects of their interpersonal relationships.

Cited by 73 publications

References 24 publications

The effects of yoga in prevention of pregnancy complications in high-risk pregnancies: A randomized controlled trial

The effects of yoga in prevention of pregnancy complications in high-risk pregnancies: A randomized controlled trial

Yoga and Mental Health: A Review

Effect of Attending Childbirth Education Classes on Psychological Distress in Pregnant Women Measured by Means of the General Health Questionnaire

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