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http://dx.doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2015.45.4.587

Effects of Foot-Reflexology Massage on Fatigue, Stress and Postpartum Depression in Postpartum Women  

Choi, Mi Son (Graduate School of Nursing, Gachon University)
Lee, Eun Ja (College of Nursing, Gachon University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.45, no.4, 2015 , pp. 587-594 More about this Journal
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Foot; Massage; Fatigue; Cortisone; Postpartum depression;
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