IMPACT OF YOGA ON QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG FEMALE IBS PATIENTS OF JAIPUR: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.6541Keywords:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Yoga, Quality Of Life, Anxiety, Randomized Controlled Trial, Holistic InterventionAbstract [English]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder, significantly impacts quality of life and mental well-being, particularly in women. Yoga, a holistic mind-body intervention, has gained recognition for its potential to alleviate both physical symptoms and associated psychological stress.
Objective: This randomized controlled study evaluates the impact of yoga on quality of life and anxiety levels among female IBS patients in Jaipur, India.
Methods: A total of 195 female IBS patients were recruited and randomly assigned to either a 12-week yoga intervention group (n = 97) or a control group (n = 98). The yoga program included asanas, pranayama, and mindfulness practices tailored to IBS management. Primary outcomes included IBS-Quality of Life (IBS-QOL) scores and anxiety levels measured by Sinha’s Comprehensive Anxiety Test (SCAT). Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA.
Results: Significant improvements were observed in all eight dimensions of IBS-QOL in the yoga group compared to controls at week 12 (p < 0.001). Anxiety levels in the yoga group reduced by 65.59% from baseline (p < 0.001), while no significant changes were observed in the control group.
The study demonstrates that yoga significantly improves quality of life and reduces anxiety among female IBS patients. The findings suggest that yoga can serve as an effective, non-pharmacological adjunctive therapy for managing IBS symptoms and associated psychological distress.
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