The Effect of Yoga and Laughter Yoga on Increasing the Psychological Resilience of Mothers

The Effect of Yoga and Laughter Yoga on Increasing the Psychological Resilience of Mothers With Their Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Objective: The study will carried out in a randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of yoga and laughter yoga on increasing the psychological resilience of mothers with their babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Method: The research will be carried out with mothers whose babies are treated in the neonatal intensive care unit. Mothers will be divided into three groups as yoga (n=20), laughter yoga (n=20) and control (n=20) by block randomization method. Research findings; Data Form will obtained by using "Introductory Characteristics Form", "Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21)" and "Psychological Resilience Scale".

Starting from the 1st week (5-7 days) after the birth, mothers will be given 10 sessions of laughter yoga (laughter group) and yoga (yoga group) twice a week for 45 minutes.DASS-21 and Resilience Scale will be administered to mothers in all groups at 1st, 3rd and 5th weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Mothers who are older than 18 years of age,
• whose gestational week is less than 32 weeks,
• whose baby has been treated in the neonatal intensive care unit for at least one week,
• who have internet access

Exclusion Criteria:

• Mothers with a genetic disease or congenital anomaly in their baby