A HOLISTIC APPROACH THROUGH MINDFULLNES MEDITATION AND POSITIVE AFFIRMATION AUDIO TO MANAGE ANXIETY AND IMPROVE SLEEP QUALITY AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN SEMARANG DISTRICT

Nurul Jannah, Gunavathy Selvarajh

Abstract


Introduction: Pregnancy is a critical period in a woman’s life, often accompanied by physical, emotional, and hormonal changes. These changes can increase anxiety, particularly during the late trimesters, which may negatively affect sleep quality. Unmanaged anxiety and sleep disturbances can reduce maternal well-being and adversely impact fetal development. Non-pharmacological interventions based on complementary therapies are needed as safe, affordable, and easily applicable alternatives. Mindfulness meditation and audio positive affirmations are holistic approaches believed to effectively manage anxiety while improving sleep quality.

Objective: This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation and audio positive affirmations in reducing anxiety and improving sleep quality among pregnant women in Semarang Regency.

Methods: A quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group was employed. The sample consisted of second- and third-trimester pregnant women selected through purposive sampling. Anxiety was measured using the Pregnancy Anxiety Rating Scale Questionnaire (PARSQ), and sleep quality was assessed with the Pregnancy Sleep Quality Questionnaire (PSQQ). Interventions were delivered routinely according to a structured protocol over several weeks. Data were analyzed using paired and independent t-tests.

Results: The findings indicated a significant reduction in anxiety levels (p < 0.05) and an improvement in sleep quality in the intervention group compared to the control group (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Mindfulness meditation combined with audio positive affirmations is an effective holistic non-pharmacological intervention to reduce anxiety and enhance sleep quality in pregnant women. These results support the integration of complementary therapies into antenatal care to promote maternal well-being.

 

Keywords: Mindfulness, Meditation, Positive Affirmation, Anxiety, Sleep Quality

 


Keywords


Mindfulness, Meditation, Positive Affirmation, Anxiety, Sleep Quality

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