A Study to Assess the Effectiveness ofPranayama to Reduce Level of Anxiety and Stress Among Antenatal Women Attending Antenatal Opd of Selected Hospitals at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Introduction: Pregnancy involves physiological changes due to hormonalshifts. While most women remain healthy during pregnancy, theymay experience minor symptoms. Recognizing symptoms that couldindicate more serious problems is important, as pregnancy impactsevery aspect of a woman’s daily life.Objective of the Study: This study aims to assess the effectiveness ofpranayama in reducing anxiety and stress among antenatal womenattending the antenatal OPD of selected hospitals in Anuppur (M.P.).The study will evaluate the pre- and post-test levels of anxiety andstress and determine pranayama’s effectiveness in reducing them.Methodology: An evaluative research approach with a one-grouppre-test, post-test design was used. The sample included 60 antenatalwomen attending the gynae OPD, selected through non-probabilityconvenience sampling. The study was conducted at Civil Surgeon Govt.Anuppur District Hospital (M.P.).Results: The study found a statistically significant difference betweenpre-test and post-test anxiety and stress levels. The t test value (t =27.01, p < 0.05) showed a highly significant reduction in anxiety andstress after pranayama intervention.Conclusion: The study concluded that pranayama significantlyreduces anxiety and stress among antenatal women. This indicatesthat pranayama can be an effective intervention for managing theseconditions during pregnancy. How to cite this article:Shrivastava Y, Thampy B S, Anjum S. A Study toAssess the Effectiveness of Pranayama to ReduceLevel of Anxiety and Stress Among AntenatalWomen Attending Antenatal Opd of SelectedHospitals at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Int J AdvRes Gynaecol Obstet 2025;3(1): 1-4. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/30505364.202501