Effectiveness of Yoga Pranayama in Reducing Anxiety Levels Among Caregiver of Children With Mental Disorders in Denpasar

Background: Caregiver s of children with mental disorders often face significant psychological challenges, including elevated anxiety levels. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of yoga pranayama as a non-pharmacological intervention in reducing anxiety among these caregiver s in Denpasar. Method: The research employed a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-post-test approach involving 36 caregiver s recruited from the Disability Service Center in Denpasar City. The intervention consisted of 30-minute yoga pranayama sessions conducted once a week for four consecutive weeks. Anxiety levels were measured using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) before and after the intervention period. Results: The results revealed a significant decrease in HARS scores from pre-test (29.5 ± 8.56) to post-test (6.42 ± 3.65), with paired t-test analysis showing a mean difference of 23.083 points (95% CI: 20.205 - 25.962, p < 0.001). Conclusion: These findings demonstrate that yoga pranayama is an effective strategy for reducing anxiety levels among caregiver s of children with mental disorders in Denpasar. The substantial and statistically significant reduction in anxiety scores suggests that integrating yoga pranayama into support programs for caregiver s could be a valuable approach to improving their mental well-being. This study contributes to the growing evidence supporting mind-body interventions in caregiver support. It highlights the potential of yoga pranayama as an accessible and beneficial practice for this population.