Anxiety of postpartum. Generalized anxiety disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The sham acupressure group: pressure is applied in ineffective point for 30 minutes 2 times a day. Intervention 2: The intervention group: acupressure is applied in acupressure points
Treatment - Other
The sham acupressure group: pressure is applied in ineffective point for 30 minutes 2 times a day.
The intervention group: acupressure is applied in acupressure points BL32, BL60 and SP6 2 times daily for 30 minutes.
Control group: routine care
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for Research of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age of 18-35 years old? gestational age of 39-40 weeks based on LMP or ultrasound in first trimester? nulliparous women? single fetus with cephalic presentation? intact membrane? bishop score< 4? body mass index between 19/8 to 30? estimated fetal weight between ( 4000-2500 gr )? low risk pregnancy? not having sexual intercourse 24 hours before and up to end of the study? not use of any kind of chemical drug or herb to start labor for 36 hours before study? Lack of analgesia drug 8 hours ago Exclusion criteria: discontinuing of the study by mother request? taking chemical or herbal drugs.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anxiety. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 24 hours after delivery. Method of measurement: Speigel Berger Anxiety Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatemeh Mahmoudi Kohani
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed