Effect of Music and Warm Foot Bath Therapy on Pregnancy-Related Anxiety, Blood Pressure and Quality of Life

A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effect of Music Therapy and Warm Foot Bath Therapy on Anxiety, Blood Pressure, and Quality of Life in Low-Risk Primigravida Pregnant Women

Study Title:

The Effects of Music Therapy and Warm Foot Bath on Pregnancy-Related Stress, Blood Pressure, and Quality of Life in Low-Risk Primigravida Women

Brief Summary:

This randomized controlled trial investigates the impact of music therapy and warm foot bath therapy on pregnancy-related anxiety, blood pressure levels, and quality of life in low-risk primigravida pregnant women. Participants will be randomly assigned into four groups: music therapy, warm foot bath therapy, combined therapy, and control group. The interventions will be carried out for 2 weeks with pre- and post-assessments of anxiety and quality of life.

Pregnancy is a period of significant physiological and psychological changes that can increase anxiety levels in women. This study aims to assess whether non-pharmacological interventions such as music therapy (handpan music) and warm foot baths can reduce anxiety, regulate blood pressure, and improve the quality of life in low-risk primigravida pregnant women at 26 weeks of gestation and above. A total of 144 participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups and followed for two weeks. Data collection tools will include the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI TX-1 and TX-2), blood pressure monitoring forms, and EQ-5D quality of life scale.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18-39 years of age,

  • Literate; able to make an informed decision to participate, communicate verbally, and sign a consent form
  • Pregnant with a single, live fetus
  • Have a smartphone
  • Low-risk primigravida pregnant with a gestational age of 26 weeks or more

Exclusion Criteria:

• - Having hearing impairment,
• Refusing to participate,
• Being illiterate,
• Having communication problems,
• Being hospitalized with severe preeclampsia,
• The newborn not surviving.
• Antepartum hemorrhage
• Preeclampsia,
• Gestational hypertension,
• Cervical insufficiency,
• Having pregnancy-related complications such as congenital fetal anomalies and intrauterine growth restriction diagnosed before 28 weeks of gestation or having multiple pregnancies;
• Having psychiatric disorders (known anxiety or depression, other illnesses),
• Having medical problems such as endocrine disorders (gestational diabetes mellitus, thyroid dysfunction, etc.);
• Having assisted reproductive techniques (ART) such as in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer, or
• Pregnant women at risk of preterm birth will not be included in the study.