Guided Imagery Therapy: An Approach to Improve Antepartum Quality of Life Among Women with Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
Background: Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) negatively affects the antepartum quality of life, necessitating complementary interventions to improve maternal well-being. This study evaluates the effectiveness of guided imagery therapy in enhancing the quality of life among women with PIH. Object...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1968_24 |
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| Summary: | Background:
Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) negatively affects the antepartum quality of life, necessitating complementary interventions to improve maternal well-being. This study evaluates the effectiveness of guided imagery therapy in enhancing the quality of life among women with PIH.
Objectives:
To assess the impact of guided imagery therapy on antepartum quality of life in women diagnosed with PIH.
Methods:
A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 60 participants assigned to either a study group (n=30) receiving guided imagery therapy or a control group (n=30) receiving standard care. Quality of life was measured using a validated scale before and after the intervention.
Results:
The study group showed a significant improvement in quality-of-life scores compared to the control group, indicating the positive effect of guided imagery therapy.
Conclusion:
Guided imagery therapy effectively enhances antepartum quality of life in women with PIH, supporting its integration as a complementary intervention in maternal care. |
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| ISSN: | 0976-4879 0975-7406 |