Massage Therapy Reduces Anxiety in Mothers of Asthmatic Children
Author Information
Author(s): Ghazavi Zohreh, Namnabati Mahboubeh, Faghihinia Jamal, Mirbod Mohsen, Ghalriz Parvin, Nekuie Afsaneh, Fanian Nasrin
Primary Institution: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
Does massage therapy reduce the anxiety levels of mothers with asthmatic children?
Conclusion
Massage therapy can significantly reduce the anxiety levels of mothers caring for asthmatic children.
Supporting Evidence
- Massage therapy significantly reduced anxiety levels in mothers after the intervention.
- Before the intervention, there was no significant difference in anxiety levels between groups.
- After the intervention, the massage group showed a significant decrease in anxiety scores.
Takeaway
Moms can feel less worried about their kids with asthma if they give them massages every night.
Methodology
Quasi-experimental study with pretest and posttest design involving 60 mothers divided into control and massage therapy groups.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to convenience sampling and self-reported measures.
Limitations
The study was limited to a specific population in Isfahan and may not be generalizable.
Participant Demographics
Majority of participants were aged 30-39, mostly housekeepers with a diploma level education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.03
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