Effect of Benson's Versus Jacobson's Relaxation Methods on Primigravida Sleep Quality

Document Type : Original Article

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1 ِMaternal and Newbon Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University

2 Women Health and Obstetrics Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt.

3 Maternal and Newbon Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University

Abstract

Background: During the third trimester, 75% of pregnant women have sleep issues, which has a
detrimental effect on the mother. Benson and Jacobson's relaxation methods can significantly improve the
quality of sleep during this crucial period. The study aimed to assess the effect of Benson’s versus
Jacobson’s relaxation methods on primigravida sleep quality. Design: A quasi-experimental investigation
was employed. Settings: The research was conducted in Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia Governorate, at the
Maternal and Child Health Centers. Sample: One hundred and eighty women were chosen as a purposive
sample. Tools: The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, an assessment checklist, and an interviewing
questionnaire were utilized to gather data. Results: The PSQI scores of the control group were 0±0,
Benson's group was 3.3±0.36, and Jacobson's group was 3.75±0.62. These changes were statistically
significant (p<0.001). This suggests that in comparison to the control group, Jacobson's and Benson's
techniques significantly improved the quality of their sleep (p<0.001). Conclusion: By demonstrating
that Benson's and Jacobson's relaxation methods significantly improved the quality of sleep for
primigravida women in comparison to the control group, the study's results validated the first and second
hypotheses. The third hypothesis was further supported by the fact that Benson's methods improved the
quality of sleep more than Jacobson's did. Overall, the findings demonstrate how effective these
relaxation techniques are at improving the quality of sleep for expectant mothers. Recommendations:
Relaxation techniques methods should be incorporated into prenatal care programs to improve the health
of mothers' sleep. 

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