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The Effect of Nonstress Test Device Noise Level on Stress Parameters in Primiparous Pregnant Women

Turkey (Türkiye)44 participantsStarted 2021-02-01

Plain-language summary

Introduction: Prenatal tests can increase the stress levels of pregnant women. One of the tests performed to evaluate fetal health during pregnancy is the Nonstress Test (NST). Objective: To evaluate the effect of NST device noise level on stress parameters in primiparous pregnant women. Method: A randomized controlled, prospective study was conducted with 44 pregnant women in a State Hospital in Istanbul/Turkey between 01.02.2021 and 01.10.2021. Personal Information Form, Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory, Hillrom Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor, Gluco Dr Glucometer, Extech SL 400 Personal Noise Dosimeter, Sennheiser HD 450BT ANC Over-Ear Bluetooth Headset, Eppendorf Tube, Philips Avalon FM20 NST were used to collect data. A p value of \<.05 was considered significant in the statistical evaluation.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the research, * Over 18 years old, * Literate, * Fluent in Turkish * 32-42 of your pregnancy. in the week, * Having a healthy pregnancy, * No adrenal insufficiency, * No problems with hearing, * No psychiatric diagnosis during or before pregnancy, * No history of infertility, * Coming to routine pregnancy and NST control, * Have not had any food or drink for at least two hours before the procedure, * Primiparous pregnant women without contractions were included. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women whose contractions are detected during the NST procedure, * Pregnant women with deceleration detected in the NST procedure were excluded from the study.

What they're measuring

Does increasing the noise level of the NST device affect If salivary cortisol levels

Timeframe: 01.02.2021-01.10.2021

Does increasing the noise level of the NST device affect If salivary ACTH levels

Timeframe: 01.02.2021-01.10.2021

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05488704

SponsorHalic University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-10-01