Research Article

Effects of Basic Yoga and Meditation Techniques on Anxiety and Perceived Stress Levels of Midwifery Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Volume: 8 Number: 1 March 20, 2025
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Effects of Basic Yoga and Meditation Techniques on Anxiety and Perceived Stress Levels of Midwifery Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of basic yoga and meditation techniques on the anxiety and perceived stress levels of midwifery students. This study is a randomized controlled experimental study. The study was conducted with students of the Midwifery Department of a public university in Turkey. Data were collected using the “Student Diagnosis and Follow-up Form”, “Beck Anxiety Scale” and “Perceived Stress Scale”. Descriptive statistics, dependent groups t-test and independent groups t-test were applied in the analyses. While the perceived stress and anxiety scores of midwifery students who were applied yoga and meditation techniques decreased significantly, the perceived stress and anxiety scores in the control group increased significantly. It was observed that the perceived stress and anxiety scores were not at the high level after yoga and meditation techniques. It was determined that the perceived stress and anxiety scores between the groups decreased significantly in the experimental group after yoga and meditation techniques (p<0.005). In the intra-group comparisons after the application, it was determined that the perceived stress and anxiety scores decreased in the experimental group compared to before the application and the difference was significant (p=0.000). Results show that yoga and meditation techniques significantly reduce perceived anxiety and stress levels of midwifery students. During intensive exam weeks and clinical practice, stress and anxiety can be managed in midwifery students with an eight-week yoga and meditation program. Integration of nonpharmacological stress and anxiety reduction techniques into midwifery education curriculum should be considered to increase students’ well-being.

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Supporting Institution

TÜBİTAK

Project Number

1919B012301978

Ethical Statement

Bu araştırma, Atatürk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Girişimsel Olmayan Klinik Araştırmalar Etik Kurulu’ndan alınan 06.07.2023 tarihinde etik kurul onayıyla yürütülmüştür (Sayı: B.30.2.ATA.0.01.00/585).

Thanks

Araştırmaya katılan öğrencilere teşekkür ederiz. Bununla beraber; TÜBİTAK 2209-A Üniversite Öğrencileri Araştırma Projeleri Destekleme Programı’na desteklerinden ötürü teşekkür ederiz.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Higher Education Studies (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 20, 2025

Submission Date

December 12, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 9, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 1

APA
Çitil Canbay, F., & Yaşar, E. (2025). Effects of Basic Yoga and Meditation Techniques on Anxiety and Perceived Stress Levels of Midwifery Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of University Research, 8(1), 113-122. https://doi.org/10.32329/uad.1596496

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