کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
2693332 1143523 2010 5 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
An Exploratory Study of the Effect of Acupuncture on Self-Efficacy for Women Seeking Fertility Support
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی طب مکمل و جایگزین
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An Exploratory Study of the Effect of Acupuncture on Self-Efficacy for Women Seeking Fertility Support
چکیده انگلیسی

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to examine the effect of acupuncture on self-efficacy for women receiving acupuncture for fertility support.DesignPretest and posttest measurement of infertility self-efficacy was conducted in this prospective observational study.SettingSubjects were recruited from three acupuncture practices in South Eastern Australia.ParticipantsWomen aged 18 to 45 years presenting for acupuncture treatment for natural conception or as an adjunct to assisted reproductive technology participated in this study. Consecutive new patients were invited to take part if they were planning a minimum of four acupuncture treatments as part of a current episode of care.Outcome MeasuresMeasurement at baseline and post–acupuncture treatment was performed with the infertility self-efficacy (ISE) scale.ResultsSeventeen women met the entry criteria for the study, 15 (88%) entered the study, 13 (76%) completed both questionnaires. We found a significant increase in total ISE scores from baseline and after four acupuncture treatments (N = 13; t [12] = 3.15, P = .008). Four women showed clinically significant improvement on ISE total scores using the significant change index.ConclusionsWe have preliminary data suggesting that acupuncture improves self-efficacy and psychological coping for women experiencing delays with falling pregnant. Further rigorous research is needed to examine the overall therapeutic effect from acupuncture to support women while undergoing the stressful repetitive process of assisted reproductive technology or natural fertility, and to examine the role of outcome and self-efficacy expectations.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing - Volume 6, Issue 5, September–October 2010, Pages 330–334
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