Scholarly Article
Effect Of Yoga on Interpersonal Relationship Compared to Antenatal Exercise Among Antenatal Mothers.
Ms. Savita Dhiwar, Dr. Mrs. Jyoti Salunkhe, Dr. S. V. Kakade
1970-01-01 · Journal of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases
Abstract
Introduction : Pregnancy is a transformative period in a woman's life, marked by physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can influence her interpersonal relationships. The relationship between an expectant mother and her partner, family, and social circle plays a crucial role in her overall well-being and pregnancy experience. Yoga, an ancient mind-body practice, has been widely recognized for its benefits in reducing stress, enhancing emotional stability, and promoting overall mental and physical health. Methods : The period of study was from September 2023 to May 2024. A simple random sampling technique was used. Based on the inclusion criteria, 80 samples were collected for each group. The samples were selected from the antenatal outpatient department of a selected hospital in Pune. A pretest was given. The interventions given were yoga for the study group and antenatal exercise for the control group. Post-test I conducted at the end of the second trimester and post-test II at end of 36 weeks completetion. Analysis done using mean, standard deviation, and the z-test. Result : It is evident that yoga is significantly more effective in improving interpersonal relationships. The pretest (p =>0.05), posttest I, and post II (P= <0.05), measured by the z test. When scores were compared to those with the antenatal exercises group by applying a z-test, the Interpersonal relationship scores' p-values were small (less than 0.05). Conclusion : yoga is significantly more effective in improving interpersonal relationships, as compared to the antenatal exercises group
Keywords
Effect, Comparison, Yoga, Antenatal exercise, Interpersonal relationship, Antenatal mother
Citation Details
Journal of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases