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Predictors of Adherence to Relaxation Guided Imagery During Pregnancy in Women with Preterm Labor.
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Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine . Sep2015, Vol. 21 Issue 9, p563-568. 6p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Objectives: To examine adherence to relaxation guided imagery in women experiencing preterm labor as well as predictors influencing adherence. Methods: This study used a longitudinal follow-up approach. Each of the 57 participating women received a mini-MP3 player containing a 13-minute relaxation guided imagery audio program that they were instructed to follow daily until giving birth. Follow-up interviews were conducted weekly. A generalized estimating equation was used to predict adherence. Results: The total adherence rate was 58%. Higher adherence was predicted by the presence of at least a college degree ( p=0.006), greater perceived stress ( p=0.006), a higher risk of preterm delivery ( p<0.001), and greater relaxation effects ( p=0.028). Older maternal age was associated with lower adherence ( p=0.001). In addition, adherence decreased significantly over time ( p<0.001). Adherence was not related to marital status, employment, parity, the baseline level of anxiety, or hospitalization. Conclusions: Pregnant women with a high risk for preterm birth and greater perceived stress showed higher adherence to relaxation guided imagery. For women with a lower adherence to relaxation guided imagery, health care professionals may consider individual preferences regarding relaxation techniques. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *RISK factors in premature labor
*PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
*EDUCATIONAL attainment
*AGE distribution
*ALTERNATIVE medicine
*CONFIDENCE intervals
*FORECASTING
*INTERVIEWING
*PREMATURE labor
*LONGITUDINAL method
*PATIENT compliance
*PROBABILITY theory
*PSYCHOLOGICAL tests
*REGRESSION analysis
*RELAXATION for health
*RESEARCH funding
*TIME
*VISUALIZATION
*WOMEN'S health
*VISUAL analog scale
*RELAXATION techniques
*DATA analysis software
*STATE-Trait Anxiety Inventory
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
*PREGNANCY
HOSPITAL care evaluation
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10755535
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 109251690
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2013.0381