Effect of foot massage on postpartum blues and fatigue level among pregnant women

• Published in: International journal of health sciences Vol. 6; no. S9; pp. 5132 - 5146
• Main Authors: Elkashif, Mirfat Mohamed Labib, Kahlil, Eman Galal Mohamed, Elezaby, Hanan Hassan, Elsayed, Amel Ahmed, Elsalous, Shaimaa Hashem
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 31.03.2022
• ISSN: 2550-6978; 2550-696X
• DOI: 10.53730/ijhs.v6nS9.14960

Background: Those with a diagnosis of postpartum blues are more likely to experience postpartum psychosis or depression. Foot massage appears effective, affordable, low-risk, adaptable, and simple. Aim:  To evaluate the effect of foot massage on postpartum blues and fatigue levels among pregnant women. Subjects and Methods: Design: This study was carried out using a quasi-experimental design. Setting: The study was conducted in the Antenatal Outpatient Clinic at Beni-Seuf University Hospital, Egypt. Subject: A purposive sampling technique was employed to choose a sample of 100 pregnant women who were then randomly assigned into two groups, with 50 pregnant women in each group (the intervention and control groups). Tools: Two tools were used (I) a structured interview questionnaire and (II) a fatigue assessment scale. Results: The current study revealed that there were highly statistically significant differences regarding the scores of fatigue in the intervention group as compared to the control group ( P= <0.05). a statistically significant difference between the groups was reported about postpartum blues levels after foot massage intervention. Conclusion: Foot massage was useful in reducing postpartum blues and fatigue levels among pregnant women.