Building Mental Health During Post-Delivery Phase Through Yoga Training Package
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This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a yoga intervention in fostering psychological well-being during the post-delivery period among women. Forty post-delivery women, exhibiting mean scores of 12 for depression, 15 for anger, and 13.5 for tension as assessed by the Mood and Self-Esteem Scale, were randomly assigned to either a yoga group (N = 20) or a control group (N = 20). The yoga intervention comprised 16 teaching sessions conducted over 8 weeks, with outcomes measured in terms of depression, anger, and tension levels.Results: Significantly higher rates of improvement in depression, anger, and tension were observed in the yoga group compared to the control group, with moderate to large effect sizes. Analysis using the Reliable Change Index revealed that, on average, 12% reduction in depression, 11% reduction in anger, and 11% reduction in tension were experienced by women in the yoga group, indicating clinically significant improvements. Conclusion: This study underscores the effectiveness of yoga as a promising complementary therapy for addressing post-delivery psychological distress among women. Further detailed investigations are warranted to elucidate the various phases of this intervention.
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