Table 1.
Week | Intervention component | Adherence* | Satisfaction* | |
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% (n) who completed ‘All’ or ‘Most’ readings or used audio program ‘Every day’ or ‘Most days’ |
% (n) who rated it “Essential” or “Very useful” |
% (n) who would recommend it to others |
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Weekly Readings | ||||
1 | Change your thinking about sleep | 96% (26) | 59% (16) | 93% (25)† |
2 | Lifestyle and environmental factors that affect sleep |
96% (26) | 59% (16) | 96% (26)† |
3 | Stress and the relaxation response | 89% (24) | 67% (18)‡ | 89% (23)§ |
4 | Establish sleep-promoting habits | 89% (24) | 48% (13)‡ | 78% (21)§ |
Nightly Audio Programs | ||||
1 | Nature Sounds | 89% (24)† | 78% (21) | 100% (27) |
2 | Active Relaxation & Sleep | 74% (20)† | 44% (12) | 67% (18) |
3 | Relaxation & Sleep | 78% (21)† | 59% (16)† | 74% (20)† |
4 | Natural Sleep | 67% (18)† | 52% (14)‡ | 70% (19)‡ |
1–4‖ | Daily Audio Program | 22% (6)¶ | 26% (7)† | 63% (17)† |
Adherence and satisfaction with the weekly readings and audio programs were assessed upon completion of the 4-week intervention program at 36 weeks of gestation.
One missing response; percentage reflects the proportion of 27 participants who responded as specified.
Two missing responses; percentage reflects the proportion of 27 participants who responded as specified.
Three missing responses; percentage reflects the proportion of 27 participants who responded as specified.
The Daily Audio Program is prescribed during week 1 and is recommended as an optional intervention component for weeks 2–4.
The remaining 78% reported using the daily audio program ‘Some days’.