Effect of diaphragmatic breathing exercise on psychological parameters in gestational diabetes: A randomised controlled trial

Fiskin G., ŞAHİN N.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, vol.23, pp.50-56, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.eujim.2018.09.006
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.50-56
  • Keywords: Gestational diabetes, Diaphragmatic breathing exercise, Psychological, Prenatal attachment, Randomised controlled trial, HEART-RATE-VARIABILITY, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, STRESS, WOMEN, RISK, ATTACHMENT, PREGNANCY
  • Marmara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Introduction: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) affects approximately 12% of women all over the world and its control is important. Diaphragmatic breathing exercises are one of the approaches being used for pregnant women with gestational diabetes to help prenatal attachment and reduce depression, anxiety and stress.