Efektivitas Terapi Thought Stopping terhadap Penurunan Tingkat Kecemasan pada Ibu Post Sectio Caesarea : Literature Review

Irma wati (STIKes Mitra Husada Medan)
Febriana Sari (STIKes Mitra Husada Medan)
Marisa Marisa (STIKes Mitra Husada Medan)
Nuha Fatimah Azzahrah (STIKes Mitra Husada Medan)
Teti Vera Br Hutapea (STIKes Mitra Husada Medan)

Jurnal Ners
Vol. 10 No. 4 (2026): OKTOBER 2026

Introduction Anxiety is a common psychological problem experienced by mothers after sectio caesarea and may interfere with recovery and maternal adaptation. This review aimed to analyze the effectiveness of thought stopping therapy in reducing anxiety among post-sectio caesarea mothers. Methods A literature review was conducted using research articles published between 2020 and 2026. Articles were selected from journals indexed in Scopus (Q1–Q4) and SINTA (1–5) based on relevance, full-text availability, and original research design. Results The reviewed studies showed that thought stopping therapy effectively reduced anxiety, minimized negative thoughts, improved emotional control, enhanced coping abilities, and supported postoperative recovery. Several studies also reported better self-care and maternal adaptation following the intervention. Discussion and Conclusion Thought stopping therapy is an effective, practical, and safe non pharmacological intervention that can be integrated into nursing care to improve the psychological well-being of post-sectio caesarea mothers.