The Effect of Classical Music Therapy on Anxiety of Pregnant Women in The Third Trimester
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https://doi.org/10.53713/htechj.v3i3.332Keywords:
anxiety, Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester, classical musicAbstract
Anxiety in primigravid women during the third trimester stems from multifactorial influences, including hormonal fluctuations, physical strain, and psychosocial pressures. Maternal anxiety remains a pressing public health issue, particularly in regions with high maternal mortality rates. Non-pharmacological approaches, such as classical music therapy, offer promising solutions for reducing anxiety in antenatal care. This study aims to determine the effect of classical music therapy on anxiety in pregnant women in the third trimester. This study used a quasi-experimental method with a one-group pretest-posttest design. Sampling was done using total sampling with a sample size of 35 pregnant women. The instrument used the PASS (Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale) questionnaire. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon Sign test. The dependent variable was anxiety in pregnant women in the third trimester. The independent variable was music therapy. The univariate results of the average anxiety in pregnant women in the third trimester before intervention were 51.17, and after intervention, it was 31.89. The Wilcoxon Test results show a P value of 0.0001, meaning that there is an effect of anxiety on pregnant women before and after being given classical music therapy. There is an effect of classical music therapy on anxiety in pregnant women in the third trimester. It is hoped that pregnant women who experience anxiety can do classical music therapy to relieve their anxiety.
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