Effect of one month of yoga practice on anthropometric, psychological and genitive function in women with chronic disease: A control study

Abstract

Introduction: Depression, anxiety, and fatigue are among the most chronic mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is well-established that psychological stress plays an integral role in anxiety, depression & fatigue and that it has numerous negative health outcomes. An earlier study reports yoga practice may be useful in the management of stress following a natural disaster in people with widely differing social, cultural and spiritual beliefs (Telles & Naveen, 2007). Aim: The present study assessed the effects of specific yoga module practice on perceived sleep, stress Fatigue, anxiety & depression with women having chronic disease and to understand the psycholphysiological effects. Methods: Female subjects in the age range of 35 to 45 years (group mean age ± SD, 40.82 ±3. 748). Specific Yoga Program Group 33 numbers and Control Group 33 numbers. Yoga group underwent one month of specific practice (5days/week) of 60 minutes. Control group continued with their daily activities during the period of intervention. The assessments were based upon the four Questioners-Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (hads), Cohen Perceved Stress (cps), Fatigue Severity Scale (fss), The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (psqi). The sample size comprised of 2 groups (n=70),. Results: There was a significant decrease in HADS (P<0.002), cps(P<0.00), fss(P<0.000), & psqi(P<0.00) in yoga group (paired t test) compare to the control group. This suggests that yoga practice may be useful in the management of stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue and sleep in patients with chronic disease. Conclusion: one month of integrated yoga may help in reducing anxiety, depression and fatigue and improves sleep quality in women with chronic disease.