Table 4.
Correlation among PMR and stress, state anxiety and trait anxiety
| Variable | r | p |
|---|---|---|
| PMR and stress | −0.22 | <0.001 |
| PMR and state anxiety | −0.26 | <0.001 |
| PMR and trait anxiety | −0.19 | 0.037 |
| PMR and gestational age at birth | 0.19 | 0.033 |
| PMR and birth weight | 0.22 | 0.007 |
| PMR and postpartum depression | −0.20 | 0.008 |
PMR: Progressive Muscle Relaxation