Haptonomy and Mindfulness on Psychological Well-being Levels, Perceived Stress, Fear of Childbirth

Trakya University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Treatments: Other: Haptonomy; Other: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06699550

2023-SBB-0435

Details and patient eligibility

About

Aim: The aim of this project was to examine the effects of haptonomy application and the mindfulness-based stress reduction program (MBSRP) on the psychological well-being levels, perceived stress, and fear of childbirth in primiparous women.

Materials and Methods: This prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled study was conducted between January 1, 2024, and October 1, 2024. A total of 120 primiparous women (40: control group, 40: haptonomy group, and 40: MBSRP group) who volunteered to participate in the study were randomly assigned to three groups: the intervention group (haptonomy and MBSRP) and the control group. The haptonomy and MBSRP groups received individual and face-to-face interventions for 8 weeks. At baseline, the 4th week, and the 8th week, the "Personal Data Collection Form," "Psychological Well-Being Scale," "Perceived Stress Scale," and "Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire (W-DEQ/A) A version" were administered, based on a literature review.

Enrollment: 40 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 to 49 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Women who are married and experiencing their first pregnancy.
• Aged 18 years or older.
• Able to read, write, and understand Turkish.
• Residing in the city center where the study is conducted.
• No physical or psychological health issues for themselves or their baby.
• Experiencing a spontaneous pregnancy between 22-28 weeks of gestation.
• Have not previously undergone BFTSAP (Body-Focused Therapy and Support for Anxiety during Pregnancy) and haptonomy applications.
• Pregnant women who agree to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

• Those with a known and diagnosed psychiatric disorder.
• Individuals who have previously undergone cognitive therapy.
• Experiencing severe levels of anxiety, stress, and depression.
• Having chronic diseases (such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart diseases) that existed before or have emerged during pregnancy.
• Individuals who have not attended the first two sessions of the MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) program and haptonomy applications.
• Lacking a partner or relative who can provide support and assistance at home during the applications.
• Without access to technical technology support.
• Pregnant women who do not agree to participate in the study.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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40 participants in 3 patient groups

Haptonomy

Experimental group

Description:

Haptonomy was conducted individually, both in a prenatal school and at home. At the beginning of the application, information was provided about the definition, purpose, and importance of haptonomy. It was stated that haptonomy would be carried out over 8 weeks, once a week for at least 30 minutes, on days and times of their choosing. In the first 4 weeks, it would be conducted under the guidance of the researchers, while in the following 4 weeks, it would be applied with the help of videos and brochures provided by the researchers, together with their partners.

Treatment:

Other: Haptonomy

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program

Experimental group

Description:

Participants were introduced to each other and provided with information related to pregnancy. The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR) was introduced. The participants shared their levels of well-being, stress, coping mechanisms for fear of childbirth, and their expectations from the MBSR program. Awareness of habitual behaviors was facilitated. Afterwards, breath-focused meditation and dried fruit meditation were practiced. Participants were encouraged to maintain awareness of activities performed at any time during the day. Lastly, body scan meditation was taught, and participants were instructed to repeat the practice throughout the week using audio recordings sent via WhatsApp.

Treatment:

Other: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program

Control

No Intervention group

Description:

No use intervention.