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The effect of auriculotherapy on individuals with anxiety in follow-up in Primary Health Care

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: to analyze the effects of auriculotherapy on the mental health of individuals with anxiety in Primary Healthcare. METHODS: a sequential explanatory mixed-methods study was conducted with 60 patients from a health unit in Uberaba, MG. Quantitative data were obtained using the DASS-21 and WHOQOL-Bref questionnaires. Qualitative data were collected from 17 semi-structured interviews and analyzed through thematic content analysis. Statistical analysis included the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, paired t-test, and multivariate regression models. RESULTS: after ten sessions of auriculotherapy, anxiety levels decreased, with most participants (86.7%) reaching normal levels. Additionally, 61.7% rated their quality of life as good, and 46.7% reported satisfaction with their health. Six thematic categories emerged. Auriculotherapy reduced DASS-21 scores and WHOQOL-Bref domain scores, even after adjusted analysis. CONCLUSIONS: auriculotherapy was effective in reducing anxiety and improving users' quality of life.

Source: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0186