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ArticleInternational journal of women's health2023

Effects of Education and Guided Imagery Program on Stress Level and Coping Behaviors Among Pregnant Women at Risk of Preterm Birth.

Uraiwan Ukhawounam, Piyanun Limruangrong, Rudee Pungbangkadee, Nopporn Vongsirimas

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Article in International journal of women's health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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  1. The Effects of Guided Imagery on Women's Health: A Systematic Review of Experimental Studies.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Uraiwan UkhawounamMaster of Nursing Science Program in Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Nakhonpathom, Thailand.ORCID 0009-0005-4262-6567
Piyanun LimruangrongDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Rudee PungbangkadeeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0003-4311-1897
Nopporn VongsirimasDepartment of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Nakhonpathom, Thailand.
Mahidol University · TH

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Abstract

Purpose: The rate of preterm birth continues to increase worldwide. Pregnant women at risk of preterm birth experience more stress during pregnancy, which directly impacts their mental well-being and preterm birth situation. Stress management can significantly reduce stress and promote appropriate coping behaviors in pregnant women at risk of preterm birth. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of education and guided imagery program on stress level and coping behaviors among pregnant women at risk of preterm birth. Patients and Methods: Forty-eight pregnant women who visited the antenatal care unit at Ramathibodi Hospital and were at risk of preterm birth with moderate stress score were included. They were divided into two groups, each comprising 24 participants. The control group received standard nursing care, whereas the experimental group received an education and guided imagery program in addition to standard nursing care. The Perceived Stress Scale-10 and Coping Behavior Questionnaire were used to collect data. Results: The results revealed that the mean stress score in the experimental group after receiving the program was lower than before with statistical significance (t = 7.14, p < 0.001). Moreover, the experimental group had lower stress score (F Conclusion: This research highlights the importance of preventing mental health problems in pregnant women at risk of preterm birth by using an education and guided imagery program to decrease stress and promote appropriate coping behaviors.

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coping mechanismmental healthpathophysiologypreterm laborpreventionstress management

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