The Effect of Foot Massage on the Sleep Quality of Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Document Type : Original Article

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1 M.Sc. Student of Midwifery Education, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.

2 Instructor, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.

3 Professor, Department of Midwifery, Menopause and Andropause Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.

4 Assistant Professor, Department of Biostatistics, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.

10.22038/ijogi.2024.72632.5729

Abstract

Introduction: Menopause is one of the most critical stages of women's life. During this period, due to the decrease in the level of hormones in the body, women experience many changes including sleep disorders. Massage as one of the complementary treatments reduces stress and improves sleep quality. The present study was conducted with aim to investigate the effect of foot massage on the sleep quality of postmenopausal women.
Methods: This randomized clinical trial study was conducted in 2021 on74 postmenopausal women who referred to the health and treatment center of Selseleh city in Lorestan province. The samples were randomly divided into two groups of intervention and control (n=37 in each group). The data collection tools were the demographic questionnaire and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). For the intervention group, massage was performed for 2 months every night for 30 minutes (15minutes for each foot) by a family member, and the control group had no intervention. Data were collected at the beginning of the study and after the intervention. Data analysis was done using SPSS statistical software (version 24) and paired t test, ANCOVA, and Chi square tests. P<0.05 was considered significant.
Results: The mean total sleep quality score at the beginning of the study in the intervention group was 13.93±2.42 and the control group was 14.47±2.42 that had no statistically significant difference (P=0.467). But at the end of the study, a significant difference was observed between the mean total sleep quality score in the intervention group (10.06±2.21) and the control group (15.10±2.57) (P<0.0001).
Conclusion: Foot massage is effective in improving the sleep quality of menopausal women, so it is suggested to teach foot massage to improve the quality of sleep in menopausal women.

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The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
Volume 27, Issue 8
October 2024
Pages 39-50

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