Effect of an Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercise On Fatigue and Quality of Sleep Pattern Among Pregnant Women in Third Trimester | ||
| Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Volume 33, Issue 2, May 2024 PDF (860.39 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2024.361832 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Heba Saied Ibrahim Ali1; , Asmaa Anwar Abd elglil2; Nehal Shalaby Awad Mahmoud1 | ||
| 1Lecturer of Obstetrics & Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt | ||
| 2Lecturer of Woman’s Health & Midwifery Nursing, Faculty of nursing, Kafr El-Sheikh University, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Pregnancy-related problems encompass fatigue and sleep disturbances, which have adverse effects on quality of life as well as the growth and development of the fetus. Alternate nostril breathing (ANB) exercise derived from the discipline of yoga, is widely regarded as one of the most effective and straightforward methods for promoting overall wellbeing and physical vitality. This study aimed to determine the effect of an ANB exercise on fatigue and quality of sleep pattern among pregnant women in the third trimester. Research design: A quasi-experimental design was employed at Kafr El-Sheikh General Hospital, Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt. Subjects: A convenient sample of 90 pregnant women was recruited based on certain criteria. Data was gathered using three tools namely, Basic data structured interview schedule, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Iowa Fatigue Scale (IFS). Results: There was improve of the sleep quality among participants after intervention where, the mean score of sleep quality in the study group was (8.6±2.5) compared to (15.22±2.62) in the control group. A significant decline in fatigue level among participants after intervention was observed where, the mean score of fatigue was (36.73±4.47) in the control group compared to (30.9±3.3) in the study group, (p<0.000). Conclusion: The findings concluded that ANB exercises improved sleep quality and decreased fatigue after 4 weeks of regular practice among pregnant woman in the third trimester. Recommendations: Integrating ANB exercise as a safe and non- pharmacological intervention for pregnant women that can improve sleep pattern and enhance level of fatigue, and included as part of antenatal care. | ||
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