Mindfulness-based Intervention for Perinatal Grief after Stillbirth in Rural India.
Lisa R Roberts, Susanne B Montgomery
Issues in Mental Health Nursing March 1, 2015 DOI: 10.3109/01612840.2014.962676 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pilot feasibility study using mixed methods Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Indian women experiencing perinatal grief |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based intervention |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Humans Postnatal care Feasibility studies Pilot projects Adaptation, psychological Grief Adolescent Rural population India Female Stillbirth Young adult |
| Key points | The authors report that a mindfulness-based intervention was well received and effective in teaching skills to help Indian women deal with high levels of perinatal grief and subsequent mental health challenges. They conclude that modifications are needed to overcome attendance barriers and that partnership with a local nursing school is critical to enhance sustainability. |
Abstract
We explored the concept of using a Mindfulness-based intervention to reduce perinatal grief among Indian women. Data were collected using mixed methods to explore concept acceptability, receptivity, modality, and feasibility of the intervention. The intervention was piloted and evaluated with measures of perinatal grief, psychosocial wellbeing, religious coping, perceived social provision of support, and mindfulness. The intervention was well received and effective in teaching skills to help women deal with high levels of grief and subsequent mental health challenges. To overcome attendance barriers modification is necessary. Partnership with a local nursing school is critical to enhance sustainability of the intervention.
Comparable studies
Other qualitative studies on meditation, most cited first.
Citations in the library
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