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Effects of Foot-Reflexology Massage on Fatigue, Stress and Postpartum Depression in Postpartum Women
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Mi Son Choi, Eun Ja Lee
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J Korean Acad Nurs 2015;45(4):587-594. Published online August 31, 2015
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2015.45.4.587
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Abstract
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Purpose
To identify the effects of foot reflexology massage on fatigue, stress and depression of postpartum women.
Methods
A nonequivalent control group pre-post design was used. A total of 70 women in a postpartum care center were recruited and were assigned to the experimental group (35) or control group (35). Foot reflexology massage was provided to the experimental group once a day for three days. Data were collected before and after the intervention program which was carried out from December, 2013 to February, 2014. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, and t-test.
Results
The level of fatigue in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group (t= - 2.74, p =.008). The level of cortisol in the urine of women in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group (t= - 2.19, p =.032). The level of depression in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group (t= - 3.00, p =.004).
Conclusion
The results show that the foot reflexology massage is an effective nursing intervention to relieve fatigue, stress, and depression for postpartum women.
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