Utilization of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on Anxiety Levels in Primigravida Pregnant Women

Mardelia Astriani, Rara Sri Endang Pujiastuti, Suharyo Hadisaputro

Abstract: Background Anxiety in primigravida pregnant women is a psychological adaptation. If not handled properly will have an impact on the mother and fetus. Efforts have been made to Antenatal Care (ANC) examinations, but the efforts made are still not optimal, so there is a need for innovation therapy with the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Research Method This type of research is quasi-experimental randomized control group pretest and post-test design. The total sample of 26 respondents. Data analysis using a paired test and Independent t-test. Results EFT therapy to primigravida third-trimester pregnant women affects anxiety levels with the p-value of 0.000. The mean value of the intervention group was 18.69 and in the control group was 32.31. Conclusion EFT therapy is given to third-trimester primigravida pregnant women affects anxiety levels

Keywords: Primigravida Pregnant Women, EFT, Anxiety Level

How to Cite?: Mardelia Astriani, Rara Sri Endang Pujiastuti, Suharyo Hadisaputro, "Utilization of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on Anxiety Levels in Primigravida Pregnant Women", Volume 7 Issue 9, September 2018, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 393-396, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20191124, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20191124