Test anxiety. Other anxiety disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Hand reflexology :In this study, hand reflexology is defined as a relaxation technique performed with the aim of reducing test anxiety. The intervention involves ap
Sponsors
Arak University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Undergraduate nursing students currently enrolled at Arak University of Medical Sciences Self-reported test anxiety prior to written examinations or intrusive, future-oriented mental imagery concerning upcoming exams Absence of any psychiatric disorder or severe physical illness (e.g., depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease, and other conditions) during the study ChatGPT said:No experience of bereavement or major crisis within the past month ChatGPT said:No prior experience with yogic breathing practices or reflexology Absence of coagulation disorders and immunodeficiency conditions No use of anxiolytic or psychoactive medications during the past three months Not being pregnant (for female participants) Absence of any history of abdominal or pulmonary (lung) surgery Absence of active respiratory disease and absence of dermatological or inflammatory conditions affecting the hands
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants’ refusal to continue participation in the study at any stage ChatGPT said:Presence of skin rashes, active inflammation, or infection on the hands, as well as any skin lesions Presence of active respiratory disease with symptoms of cough and dyspnea during the intervention Students who have previously graduated from any field of medical sciences
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Test anxiety. Timepoint: A total of two assessments will be conducted: once before the intervention (one hour prior to the exam) and once immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: In this study, test anxiety as the outcome variable is measured using the Multidimensional Test Anxiety Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMahsa Hosseini
Arak University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed