Academic Journal of Psychology and Education (AJPE)

THE ROLE OF COUNSELLING IN PROMOTING MATERNAL HEALTH: A STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY AND SYSTEMATIC DESENSITIZATION TECHNIQUES ON PRE AND POSTNATAL DISORDERS IN WOMEN

Authors

  • Josephine Adeleke Department of Educational Foundations Faculty of Education University of Lagos

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and systematic desensitization treatment strategies on managing pre and postnatal disorders among pregnant and nursing mothers in Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. A quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test control group design was used, with 120 women (60 pregnant and 60 nursing mothers) attending pre and postnatal clinics at Randle General Hospital, Surulere, as participants for the study. The study found that counseling using CBT and systematic desensitization techniques significantly reduced psychosomatic problems among pregnant women, and maternal education level played a significant role in positively affecting the well-being of pregnant and nursing mothers. The study recommends that antenatal clinics should provide more structured counseling services for pregnant and nursing mothers to improve their overall well-being during and after pregnancy.

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Published

2022-01-22

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2022): January 2022

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Adeleke , osephine. (2022). THE ROLE OF COUNSELLING IN PROMOTING MATERNAL HEALTH: A STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY AND SYSTEMATIC DESENSITIZATION TECHNIQUES ON PRE AND POSTNATAL DISORDERS IN WOMEN. Academic Journal of Psychology and Education (AJPE), 13(1), 6–12. Retrieved from https://zapjournals.com/Journals/index.php/ajpe/article/view/327