Impact of Yoga-Based Stress Management Program on Stress Levels in Nursing Students: A Comparative Study

Comparative Study

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Impact of Yoga-Based Stress Management Program on Stress Levels in Nursing Students: A Comparative Study

Rajeswari Atchula , Dr. Maneesh Kumar Sharma

DIP: 18.02.032/20251002

DOI: 10.25215/2455/1002032

Received: June 18, 2025; Revision Received: June 22, 2025; Accepted: June 23, 2025

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a yoga-based program in managing stress among nursing students. The methodology employed a quasi-experimental design, comparing a group of students who participated in a 30-day yoga intervention (experimental group) with a control group who did not. Stress levels were assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) both before and after the intervention period. The results demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in stress scores within the experimental group who practiced yoga (p<0.001p < 0.001p<0.001), indicating a positive impact of the intervention. Conversely, the control group showed no notable change in their stress levels over the same period. The findings suggest that yoga holds promise as an effective strategy for mitigating academic-related stress in nursing students. For future scope, it would be beneficial to conduct studies with longer intervention periods and follow-up assessments to determine the sustainability of the stress reduction. Additionally, exploring the impact of different types or durations of yoga practice, and investigating the generalizability of these findings across diverse nursing student populations and educational settings would be valuable.

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The author(s) appreciates all those who participated in the study and helped to facilitate the research process.

The author(s) declared no conflict of interest.

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Rajeswari Atchula @ drshahnawazmushtaq@gmail.com

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ISSN 2455-670X

DIP: 18.02.032/20251002

DOI: 10.25215/2455/1002032

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Volume 10 Issue 2, April – June, 2025

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