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Effectiveness of Mind-Body Intervention on Stress, Anxiety, and Quality of Sleep Among Menopausal Women

Janet Prima Miranda, Amisha S Amin, Sabiha Banu

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU May 26, 2026 DOI: 10.25259/jhasnu_300_2025 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Quasi-experimental pretest-post-test control group design Peer reviewed
Sample size 84
Population Menopausal Group D working women at a selected university
Interventions pranayama meditation and relaxation techniques
Measures Perceived Stress Scale, Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Topics Anxiety
Key findings Menopausal Group D working women who received a mind-body intervention combining yoga asanas, pranayama, meditation, and relaxation showed statistically significant decreases in stress and anxiety and significant improvement in sleep quality compared with a control group, which showed no significant changes. The authors conclude that mind-body interventions are effective for this population.

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Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life resulting from reduced ovarian function and declining oestrogen levels. Many women experience stress, anxiety, and sleep disturbances during this period, especially those engaged in physically demanding or low-status occupations. Although mind-body interventions (MBIs) are increasingly explored, evidence on their structured use among Group D working women remains limited. Hence, the present study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a MBI on stress, anxiety, and sleep among menopausal Group D working women. A quasi-experimental pretest-post-test control group design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of a MBI on stress, anxiety, and sleep quality among menopausal women in a selected university. Using non-probability purposive sampling, 84 participants were assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group received a mind-body therapy that included yoga asanas, pranayama, meditation, and relaxation techniques. Data were collected using the perceived stress scale, generalized anxiety disorder scale, and Pittsburgh sleep quality index. Analysis was conducted with SPSS version 27, employing descriptive and inferential statistics. Participants in the intervention group showed a statistically significant decrease in stress and anxiety ( p <0.001) and a significant improvement in sleep quality ( p <0.001) compared to the control group, which showed no statistically significant changes ( p >0.05). Mind-body interventions are effective in reducing stress and anxiety, while also enhancing sleep quality.

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