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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024

The Efficacy of Benson Relaxation for Managing Psychological Distress in Primipostpartum Women: A Systematic Review.

Munusamy Lakshmi, Raju Naganandini

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Article in Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Munusamy LakshmiPhD Scholar (Nursing), Department of Nursing, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, Deemed to be University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
Raju NaganandiniAssociate Professor and HOD, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Vinayaka Missions Annapoorana College of Nursing, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, Deemed to be University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Abstract

Background: The Benson Relaxation Technique, a mind-body approach, has been proposed as an effective intervention for prime-postnatal mothers to alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression. Objective: The study aims to comprehensively analyze and synthesize the existing literature on the influence of the Benson Relaxation Technique on psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, and depression among primi-postnatal mothers. Methods: A literature search spanning 2013-2024 analyzed studies on Benson Relaxation Technique's impact on psychological parameters in primi-postnatal mothers, assessing changes in these parameters through validated scales. Results: The Benson Relaxation Technique significantly reduced stress, anxiety, and depression in primi-postnatal mothers, with some studies showing moderate to large effects. Conclusion: The Benson Relaxation Technique, a potentially effective intervention for reducing stress and anxiety in postnatal mothers, warrants further research for its long-term effects and mechanisms.

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AnxietyBenson relaxation techniquedepressionPrimi-postnatal mothersstresssystematic review

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PMCPMC11888685

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