Nurse-Led Yoga and Brain Gym for Reducing Anxiety and Improving Sleep Quality in Menopausal Women
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https://doi.org/10.31674/mjn.2026.v17i03.001Abstract
Background: Menopause often brings significant psychological and physiological challenges for women, notably increased anxiety and disrupted sleep patterns. Nurse-led, non-pharmacological interventions such as yoga and brain gym offer promising strategies for managing these symptoms effectively. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of nurse-led yoga and brain gym interventions in reducing anxiety and improving sleep quality among menopausal women. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted from January to April 2024 at Puskesmas (Community Health Center) Sukarami, Palembang, Indonesia. A total of 100 menopausal women were randomly assigned to two groups: 50 participants received a structured yoga intervention, and 50 engaged in brain gym, both facilitated by trained nurses. Pre- and post-intervention assessments of anxiety and sleep quality were conducted using validated instruments. Data was analyzed using paired and independent t-tests. Results: Both groups showed statistically significant improvements in anxiety and sleep quality (p < 0.05). However, the yoga group exhibited a more substantial reduction in anxiety levels and greater improvements in sleep quality than the brain gym group. Conclusion: Nurse-led yoga and brain gym are effective in reducing anxiety and enhancing sleep quality among menopausal women. Yoga demonstrated superior outcomes and can be recommended as a primary non-pharmacological approach. Future studies should explore long-term effects and scalability of these interventions in broader healthcare settings.
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Anxiety, Brain Gym, Menopausal Women, Nurse-Led Interventions, Sleep Quality, YogaDownloads
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