Sleep Disorder, Stress
Conditions
Keywords
sexual quality of life, pregnant women, yoga
Brief summary
It is thought that a yoga intervention administered to pregnant women will reduce stress levels, enhance sexual quality of life, and positively affect sleep habits. According to the power analysis results, the study must include at least 70 pregnant women (35 in the experimental group and 35 in the control group). Data will be collected through a Personal Information Form, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQLQ-F), and a Sleep Habits Form. In this study, the yoga practice will be administered to the pregnant women in the experimental group by the researcher.
Detailed description
During pregnancy, women's stress levels, sexual quality of life, and sleep patterns are significantly affected, and these changes can negatively impact both maternal and fetal health. Yoga is increasingly recommended as a holistic approach that can be safely practiced during pregnancy to support physical and psychological well-being. However, evidence regarding the effects of yoga interventions on stress, sexual life, and sleep habits in pregnant women remains limited. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a yoga intervention on stress levels, sexual quality of life, and sleep habits in pregnant women. According to the power analysis results, the study must include at least 70 pregnant women (35 in the experimental group and 35 in the control group). Data will be collected through a Personal Information Form, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQLQ-F), and a Sleep Habits Form. In this study, the yoga practice will be administered to the pregnant women in the experimental group by the researcher.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALYoga
Prenatal yoga training is designed taking into account the physiological and psychological changes of pregnancy. The training includes low-risk and pregnancy-appropriate yoga practices that prioritize the safety of pregnant women.
Sponsors
Amasya University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* In their third trimester, * Able to read and write in Turkish, * Use a smartphone and have internet access, * Have no communication barriers, * Voluntarily agree to participate in the research.
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant women with any risk factors during pregnancy, * Pregnant women with any chronic illness, * Pregnant women with a diagnosed psychological problem, * Pregnant women with any exercise restrictions imposed by a physician, * Pregnant women participating in a different training program (meditation, relaxation, etc.)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) | At the end of the 6 weeks | The minimum score that can be obtained from the scale is "0", the maximum score is "32", and as the score obtained from the scale increases, stress levels also increase. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQLQ-F) | At the end of the 6 weeks | The total score obtainable from the scale ranges from a minimum of 18 to a maximum of 108. Higher scores indicate a better sexual quality of life. |
| Sleep Habits | At the end of the 6 weeks | This form was developed by the researchers in accordance with the relevant literature and consists of four items addressing the sleep habits of pregnant women (e.g., daily sleep duration, difficulties falling asleep, etc.). The outcome measure is the level of change in the sleep habits of the pregnant women. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTEmine İbici Akça, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOREmine İbici Akça, PhD
Amasya University
Outcome results
None listed