Analisis Efektivitas Mindfulness Breathing dengan Guided Imagery Dalam Menurunkan Kecemasan Ibu Post Sectio Caesarea Di RSUD I.A Moies Samarinda
Windu Pahrian, Pipit Feriani, Tri Wahyuni, Joanggi Wiriatarina Harianto
Health & Medical Sciences February 19, 2026 DOI: 10.47134/phms.v3i2.591 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | post-Sectio Caesarea mothers experiencing anxiety |
| Interventions | Mindfulness Breathing Guided Imagery |
| Measures | Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HRS-A) |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Keywords | Guided imagery Psychological intervention Breathing Feeling Coping psychology |
| Key findings | Anxiety scores decreased from moderate to mild after the combined Mindfulness Breathing and Guided Imagery intervention, with patients reporting calmer feelings, improved focus, and better coping abilities. |
Abstract
Post–Sectio Caesarea (SC) mothers are vulnerable to anxiety due to postoperative pain, limited mobility, and concerns regarding their maternal role and recovery process. If left unmanaged, anxiety can negatively affect maternal well-being, breastfeeding, and mother–infant bonding. Nonpharmacological interventions such as Mindfulness Breathing and Guided Imagery are considered safe and effective in reducing anxiety. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of a combination of Mindfulness Breathing and Guided Imagery in reducing anxiety levels among post–Sectio Caesarea mothers at RSUD I.A. Moeis Samarinda. The study employed a managed case study approach using the nursing care process, which included assessment, diagnosis, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The subjects were post–Sectio Caesarea mothers experiencing anxiety. Anxiety levels were measured using the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HRS-A) before and after the structured implementation of the combined Mindfulness Breathing and Guided Imagery intervention. The evaluation showed a decrease in anxiety scores following the intervention; prior to the intervention, patients experienced moderate anxiety, which decreased to mild anxiety afterward. Patients also demonstrated more adaptive physiological and psychological responses, such as feeling calmer, improved focus, and better coping abilities. The combination of Mindfulness Breathing and Guided Imagery was proven to be effective in reducing anxiety in post–Sectio Caesarea mothers and may be used as an alternative nonpharmacological therapy in maternity nursing care to enhance postpartum psychological well-being.
Comparable studies
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| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain sources of EEG gamma frequency during volitionally meditation-induced, altered states of consciousness, and experience of the self Advanced meditator | 2001 | Case study | n = 1 |
| Mindfulness Meditation for Alcohol Relapse Prevention: A Feasibility Pilot Study Adult alcohol-dependent graduates of an intensive outpatient program | 2008 | Prospective case series | n = 19 |
| How does it feel to lack a sense of boundaries? A case study of a long-term mindfulness meditator. A single long-term mindfulness practitioner (S) with 40 years of practice in... | 2015 | Qualitative case study | n = 1 |
| Loving‐kindness meditation to enhance recovery from negative symptoms of schizophrenia Individuals suffering from schizophrenia-spectrum disorders with persistent negative... | 2009 | Case study | |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Problem Gambling A female problem gambler | 2011 | Case study | n = 1 |
Citations in the library
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