Stress and Anxiety
Conditions
Brief summary
This study tested how well Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) works to reduce stress and anxiety in female university students living in hostels. Eighty students were randomly divided into two groups: one received EFT therapy for 4 weeks, and the other did not. Stress and anxiety were measured before and after using standard scales. The group that received EFT showed a significant reduction in stress and anxiety compared to the control group. This suggests EFT is an effective way to help manage mental health problems in this group.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALEmotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a psychological intervention that uses tapping on acupuncture points combined with cognitive techniques to reduce stress and anxiety. Participants received EFT sessions for 4 weeks.
Sponsors
Fatima Jinnah Women University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Female students living in university hostels. Female students who have provided informed consent to participate.
Exclusion criteria
* Male students. Hostel professionals and management living in hostels.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction in Stress Levels | Baseline and 4 weeks after intervention | Stress levels measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) to assess the effect of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) therapy on stress reduction among female hostelites. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction in Anxiety Levels | Baseline and 4 weeks after intervention | Anxiety levels measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) to evaluate the effect of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) therapy on anxiety reduction among female hostelites. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed