Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique on Blood Pressure and Anxiety among Women with Pregnancy Induced Hypertension.

Document Type : Original Article

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1 lecturer of Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhur University, Egypt.

2 lecturer of Maternity and Newborn health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

3 lecturer of Maternity, Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Suez Canal University, Egypt

4 Lecturer, Psychiatric Nursing & Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt.

5 Lecturer of Women Health and Obstetrics Nursing ,Facult of Nursing, Minia University.

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy induced hypertension is a major public health issue in both developed and developing countries, contributing to high perinatal mortality rates. Aim: To assess effect of Benson’s relaxation technique on blood pressure and anxiety among women with Pregnancy Induced Hypertension. Design: Quasi-experimental design was adopted in this study. Setting: It conducted at antenatal Unit of Women Health Hospital, Assuit University. Sample: Purposive sample of 50 women with pregnancy induced hypertension. Tools: Tool (I) Structured interviewing questionnaire, Tool (II) Blood pressure recording Sheet &Tool (III) Hospital Anxiety Scale (HAS) Results: There is statistically significant difference between pre & post implementation regarding blood pressure and anxiety levels with p-value .000. Conclusion: Benson relaxation technique was an effective intervention to control blood pressure and reduce anxiety levels for women with pregnancy-induced hypertension. Recommendations: Nursing staff should include Benson relaxation techniques in the nursing care plan for pregnant women with PIH.

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International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research
Volume 4, Issue 2
January 2024
Pages 286-296

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