March 2021 PMID 32213142

The Effect of Educational Program for New Mothers about Infant Abdominal Massage and Foot Reflexology for Decreasing Colic at Najran City.

Awad Mohammed Al Qahtani, Howaida Moawad Ahmed

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Peak: 1 in Aug 2021

across 3 sources since Aug 2021

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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects strong support and curiosity, with examples like one poster calling the program 'a valuable tool for mothers,' and others questioning how widely it can be applied, demonstrating both positive reception and deeper engagement. The phrases used convey genuine interest and recognition of the potential significance of the research findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many discussions appear to support the positive effects of educational programs, with some expressing confidence that such interventions improve mothers' practices and reduce infant colic.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with comments highlighting how useful and promising the techniques are, using enthusiastic language like 'great,' 'valuable,' and 'worth trying.'

EngagementModerate engagement

Several comments ask questions about the implementation and share personal opinions about reflexology, indicating thoughtful engagement rather than superficial reactions.

ImpactModerate impact

There is a sense that these discussions see the study as potentially impactful, with some suggesting it could influence parenting practices and healthcare approaches.

Abstract in brief

This study evaluates how an educational program about infant abdominal massage and foot reflexology can help reduce colic in infants and improve new mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding these therapies.
Conducted at a hospital in Najran, Saudi Arabia, it involved 62 new mothers with infants experiencing colic, and used interviews, observation checklists, and attitude scales to assess changes before and after the program.
Results showed that after participating in the program, most mothers improved their understanding, attitudes, and application of infant massage and reflexology techniques, suggesting such education can be beneficial in managing infant colic.]

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