Anxiety. Generalized anxiety disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: On the first day of the study, the extent of anxiety was determined by Spielberger questionnaire and after recording the patient's vital signs, the foot was stained with baby oil and t
Prevention
On the first day of the study, the extent of anxiety was determined by Spielberger questionnaire and after recording the patient's vital signs, the foot was stained with baby oil and the massage was d
In the placebo group, reflex points on the soles of the feet (except for the points associated with anxiety) were massaged with less pressure than reflexology group for 30 minutes.
In the control group, no interventionwas made and only vital signs and tools were recorded according to research process of registration. The physiological and anxiety levels in all three groups were
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age 18-35 years old; having healthy foot; lack of sensitivity to touch or massage; not having reflexology history; not being addict (sedative, alcohol and...); orientation to time and place; primiparous women referred to womens department for elective cesarean; obtain a minimum score of 20 from Spielberger anxiety inventory. Exclusion criteria: not willing to participate in research; severe complication such as sever blood presure.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anxiety. Timepoint: Before and immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: With anxiety inventory Spillberger.;Physiological Parameters. Timepoint: Before and immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Barometer, Thermometer and Hand. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fear. Timepoint: Before and immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Childbirth Attitude Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Navaee
Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery
Outcome results
None listed