Knowledge, attitude, practice, and perceived barriers to antenatal yoga among obstetricians and gynecologists in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional survey

IF 3.4 3区医学 Q2 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-03 DOI:10.1016/j.ctcp.2025.101981

Farhana Sultana Karim , Satyapriya Maharana , Sayeba Akhter , Shahin Rahman Chowdhury

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Abstract

Aim

To examine obstetricians' and gynecologists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antenatal yoga and to explore the factors contributing to their hesitancy in recommending it.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 71 obstetricians and gynecologists in Bangladesh using online and offline modes. Demographic data, professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceived barriers to antenatal yoga were collected. Descriptive statistics and correlation matrix analyses were performed.

Results

83.1 % of respondents recognised the benefits of antenatal yoga; however, only 50 % routinely recommended it to pregnant women. Key barriers identified included a lack of standardised training, insufficient knowledge of antenatal yoga practices, and cultural resistance. Despite these challenges, all participants (100 %) expressed interest in attending antenatal yoga-related workshops and training.

Conclusion

While obstetricians and gynecologists in Bangladesh were optimistic about the benefits of antenatal yoga (AY), a lack of standardised guidelines and training, insufficient family support, and cultural factors hinder its widespread recommendation. To enhance the integration of AY into maternal care, this study recommends developing a standardised protocol for AY practices and incorporating specialised training for obstetricians and gynecologists to improve awareness and competency.

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孟加拉国妇产科医生对产前瑜伽的知识、态度、实践和感知障碍：一项横断面调查

目的研究妇产科医生对产前瑜伽的认识、态度和实践，并探讨导致他们对推荐产前瑜伽犹豫不决的因素。方法采用在线和离线模式对孟加拉国的 71 名妇产科医生进行了横断面调查。调查收集了人口统计学数据、专业人员对产前瑜伽的认识、态度、实践和感知障碍。结果83.1% 的受访者认识到产前瑜伽的益处，但只有 50% 的受访者向孕妇例行推荐产前瑜伽。发现的主要障碍包括缺乏标准化培训、对产前瑜伽练习的了解不足以及文化抵触。结论虽然孟加拉国的妇产科医生对产前瑜伽（AY）的益处持乐观态度，但缺乏标准化指南和培训、家庭支持不足以及文化因素阻碍了产前瑜伽的广泛推荐。为加强产前瑜伽在产妇护理中的应用，本研究建议制定产前瑜伽的标准化操作规程，并对妇产科医生进行专门培训，以提高他们的认识和能力。

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Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE-

CiteScore

6.30

自引率

6.70%

发文量

157

审稿时长

40 days

期刊介绍： Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice is an internationally refereed journal published to meet the broad ranging needs of the healthcare profession in the effective and professional integration of complementary therapies within clinical practice. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice aims to provide rigorous peer reviewed papers addressing research, implementation of complementary therapies (CTs) in the clinical setting, legal and ethical concerns, evaluative accounts of therapy in practice, philosophical analysis of emergent social trends in CTs, excellence in clinical judgement, best practice, problem management, therapy information, policy development and management of change in order to promote safe and efficacious clinical practice. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice welcomes and considers accounts of reflective practice.