Psychological Factors affecting Outcome of Pregnancy

Kumar, BK Shiva; Krishnamurthy, C. N.

doi:10.5958/2322-0422.2015.00010.7

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“…There is ample evidence that anxiety and similar mental conditions during pregnancy could increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and offspring neurodevelopment 5,6. The adverse outcomes include low birth weight, prolonged labour, preterm delivery and a higher incidence of caesarean section 7–10. When compared with general anxiety, pregnancy-related anxiety appears to be a stronger determinant for poor obstetric consequences 4…”

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<p>The prevalence and determinants of pregnancy-related anxiety amongst pregnant women at less than 24 weeks of pregnancy in Bangalore, Southern India</p>

Nath¹,

Venkatesh²,

Balan³

et al. 2019

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Background: A pregnant woman undergoes physiological as well as psychological changes during this phase of life during which anxiety is a commonly faced mental condition. There is sufficient evidence on the association of pregnancy specific anxiety with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Studies on anxiety during pregnancy from low and middle income countries are limited. Methods: This study included 380 pregnant women, having a confirmed pregnancy of less than 24 weeks without any obstetric complication, who were availing of antenatal care at a public sector hospital in Bangalore city. Pregnancy-related thoughts (PRT) scale was used to screen for anxiety. Details pertaining to sociodemographic data, obstetric history, psychosocial factors including social support, marital discord, domestic violence, consanguinity, history of catastrophic events, history of mental illness, current presence of depression and anxiety was obtained by means of electronic data capture using an Android-based App. Results: Out of 380 pregnant women, 195 (55.7%) were found to have pregnancy-related anxiety. Lower socioeconomic status, low social support and depression emerged as significant determinants of anxiety. Conclusion: The prevalence of anxiety was fairly high in the study population and isp therefore an important public health concern. Pregnancy-related anxiety must be identified early during routine antenatal care to prevent any untoward pregnancy outcomes.

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<p>The prevalence and determinants of pregnancy-related anxiety amongst pregnant women at less than 24 weeks of pregnancy in Bangalore, Southern India</p>

Nath¹,

Venkatesh²,

Balan³

et al. 2019

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The Association between Emotional Responses to Climate Change, Antenatal Anxiety and Maternal–Fetal Attachment in Primigravida Women

Amin,

El‐Monshed,

Khedr

et al. 2024

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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AimTo investigate the association between emotional responses to climate change, antenatal anxiety, and maternal–fetal attachment in primigravida women.DesignA multi‐site cross‐sectional research design study.MethodsThis study was conducted at four primary health care (PHC) facilities in Damanhur district, El‐Behera, from February 2024 to April 2024. Two hundred eighty‐five women completed a comprehensive questionnaire that included a Woman's Social and Reproductive Form, The inventory of climate emotions (ICE) scale, The Stirling Antenatal Anxiety Scale (SAAS) and the Maternal–Fetal Attachment Scale (MFAS‐HU‐20).ResultsThe study revealed that emotional responses to climate change show strong positive correlations with each other, ranging from 0.689 to 0.840, all significant at p < 0.001 level. Additionally, antenatal anxiety demonstrates substantial positive correlations with emotional responses to climate change, albeit with associations ranging from 0.239 to 0.287, all significant at p < 0.001 level. Moreover, maternal–fetal attachment displays substantial negative correlations with emotional responses to climate change, indicating that as emotional responses to climate change increase, maternal–fetal attachment tends to decrease. The correlations range from −0.263 to −0.426, all significant at p < 0.001.ConclusionsThe emotional impact of climate change can adversely affect the bonding process between mother and fetus.Implications for the ProfessionHealthcare professionals, including obstetricians, midwives, and mental health counsellors, should integrate climate‐related emotional distress into their assessments and interventions. Providing targeted psychological support for expectant mothers.ImpactThe study's findings highlight the need for nursing to integrate climate‐related emotional distress screening into prenatal care and for research to explore long‐term effects and intervention effectiveness. In practice, healthcare providers should adopt holistic approaches that combine environmental and psychological support, developing comprehensive guidelines and community‐based programs to support pregnant women.Reporting MethodThe research adhered to that is STROBE.Patient or Public ContributionPublic contributions by women in community health centers.

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Psychological Factors affecting Outcome of Pregnancy

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<p>The prevalence and determinants of pregnancy-related anxiety amongst pregnant women at less than 24 weeks of pregnancy in Bangalore, Southern India</p>

<p>The prevalence and determinants of pregnancy-related anxiety amongst pregnant women at less than 24 weeks of pregnancy in Bangalore, Southern India</p>

The Association between Emotional Responses to Climate Change, Antenatal Anxiety and Maternal–Fetal Attachment in Primigravida Women

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