Differences in Anxiety Levels of Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester Before and After Being Given Prenatal Yoga

Authors

  • Ni Wayan Desi Suryaningsih Poltekkes Kemenkes Denpasar, Indonesia
  • Regina Tedjasulaksana Poltekkes Kemenkes Denpasar, Indonesia
  • Ni Luh Putu Sri Erawati Poltekkes Kemenkes Denpasar, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33992/jik.v13i2.3941

Keywords:

Prenatal Yoga, Anxiety, Third Trimester Pregnant Women.

Abstract

Pregnancy is a natural condition in women that brings various physical, physiological, and psychological adaptations.  If not properly managed, these psychological changes may trigger anxiety. Interviews with ten pregnant women in their third trimester indicated that seven of them (70%) often experienced anxiety. This research aimed to examine the difference in anxiety levels before and after participating in prenatal yoga among third-trimester pregnant women at UPTD Puskesmas IV South Denpasar. A quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach was used. The study took place from March to April 2024, employing simple random sampling and involving 24 respondents in their third trimester. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed through univariate analysis (frequency distribution) and bivariate analysis (normality test and Paired T-Test) with a significance value of p<0.05. Findings revealed a significant reduction in anxiety levels following prenatal yoga (p<0.000). Thus, prenatal yoga is recommended as an alternative strategy to help alleviate anxiety during pregnancy. Health professionals are encouraged to implement prenatal yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention, and further research is advised to consider additional variables that may contribute to anxiety.

Author Biographies

Ni Wayan Desi Suryaningsih, Poltekkes Kemenkes Denpasar

Midwifery Department

Regina Tedjasulaksana, Poltekkes Kemenkes Denpasar

Midwifery Department

Ni Luh Putu Sri Erawati, Poltekkes Kemenkes Denpasar

Midwifery Department

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Published

2025-10-31

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Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): Jurnal Ilmiah Kebidanan (The Journal of Midwifery)

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