Changes in physiological and psychological parameters in pregnancy
Conditions
Interventions
The study will be conducted in selected MOH areas in Anuradhapura District. In the selected MOH areas, clusters will be randomly allocated to intervention (5 clusters) and control (5 clusters) groups
Sponsors
Prof Tusitha Abeythunga
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women, • of all ages • registered in ‘pregnant mothers register’ of public health midwives and visiting field antenatal clinics in Anuradhapura district. • who plan to reside in Anuradhapura district throughout their pregnancy • pregnant women in their second trimester (POA/gestational age 13 – 28 weeks)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant women, * who are planning to leave the study area prior to delivery * who are unable to read or understand spoken Sinhala language * with a history of or current psychotic disease * with severe physical illnesses limiting mobility
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mindfulness will be assessed using three questionnaires (translated to Sinhala and validated); 1. Mindful Assessment Awareness Scale – State (MAAS – State) 2. Mindful Assessment Awareness Scale – Trait (MAAS – Trait) 3. Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale – Short version (DASS-21) [One week prior to introducing the intervention and just after the 6th week of conducting the intervention] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Outcomes will be measured in both intervention and control groups Respiratory rate using palpatory method with physician’s hand on participant’s epigastrium [One week prior to introducing the intervention and just after the 6th week of conducting the intervention] Outcomes will be measured in both intervention and control groups Pulse rate using palpatory method, radial pulse [One week prior to introducing the intervention and just after the 6th week of conducting the intervention] Outcomes will be measured in both intervention and control groups Arterial blood pressure using Aneroid sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, auscultatory method [One week prior to introducing the intervention and just after the 6th week of conducting the intervention] Outcomes will be measured in both intervention and control groups Serum cortisol level using Chemiluminescence immunoassay. Machine used: Liaison Diasorian [One week prior to introducing the intervention and just after the 6th week of conducting the intervention] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [ ] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [ ] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [ ] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [ ] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [ ] [] [] [] [ ] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] | — |
Countries
Sri Lanka
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Sujanthi Priyanka Wickramage
Head/Senior Lecturer in Physiology
Outcome results
None listed