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Universal Journal of Public Health

ISSN 2331-8880

2 papers in the library · publishing 2025

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Effect of Yogic Practices Combined with Mindfulness Meditation on Body Mass Index, Lipid Profile, and Quality of Life among Middle-Aged Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Universal Journal of Public Health September 1, 2025 Manjula Rathinam, Eswari Varadharajan, Robert Çitozi et al.

Background: Obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, reducing quality of life. While diet and medication help, non-pharmacological approaches like yoga and mindfulness show promise. However, evidence on their combined effects on BMI, lipid profile, and QoL in obese women remains limited. Methods: This RCT included 60 middle-aged obese women (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2), randomly...

The Effectiveness of Mindfulness in Reducing Anxiety and Increasing Self-Efficacy among Breastfeeding Mothers, Working in a Small-Scale Company

Universal Journal of Public Health July 1, 2025 Noor Azizah, Hanifa Maher Denny, Mateus Sakundarno Adi et al.

The transition to work after maternity leave creates anxiety in mothers, which elevates cortisol levels that decrease milk production and lead to early breastfeeding termination. The intervention of mindfulness helps mothers develop awareness while creating positive emotions. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of mindfulness in reducing anxiety and increasing self-efficacy among...