Mindfullness based intervention reduce anxiety in labor.
Study Goal
To determine the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions on anxiety through a systematic review.
Results Summary
Mindfulness interventions were found effective for reducing anxiety about labor and increasing comfort during labor. The mechanisms of mindfulness interventions may reduce anxiety by improving emotion regulation skills.
Population
Pregnant women across multiple countries (Canada, Egypt, Taiwan, Amsterdam, Iran, Austria, San Francisco, Germany, Sweden, China, Spain).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness interventions | decrease | anxiety about labor | pregnant women | - | effective for reducing | #1 |
mindfulness interventions | increase | comfort during labor | pregnant women | - | increasing | #2 |
mindfulness intervention mechanisms | decrease | anxiety | - | - | reduce | #3 |
mindfulness intervention mechanisms | increase | skills to regulate emotions | - | - | increasing | #4 |
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions on anxiety through a systematic review. METHOD: Systematic review by searching articles through the PubMed, ProQuest, Science Direct, Wiley Library, Sage Journal, and Cochrane Library databases with publication years January 2012 to January 2022 RESULTS: Eleven articles met the inclusion criteria covering several countries, including Canada 1 article, Egypt 1 article, Taiwan 1 article, Amsterdam 2 articles, Iran 1 article, Austria 1 article, San Francisco 1 article, Germany 1 article, Sweden 1 article, China 1 article, and Spain 1 article. CONCLUSIONS: Management of anxiety about childbirth is important for pregnant women. Mindfulness interventions are effective for reducing anxiety about labor and increasing comfort during labor. Mindfulness intervention mechanisms have the potential to reduce anxiety by increasing skills to regulate emotions.