Understanding Stress in Pregnant Women in China
Author Information
Author(s): Zhang ZiYang, Wang Qingzhi
Primary Institution: Xuzhou Medical University
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) among pregnant women in China.
Conclusion
The PSS-10 is a reliable tool for assessing perceived stress among pregnant women in China.
Supporting Evidence
- The PSS-10 showed strong internal consistency with Cronbach’s alpha values above 0.70.
- Exploratory factor analysis revealed two factors accounting for over 60% of the variance.
- Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the two-factor structure of the PSS-10.
- The PSS-10 correlated significantly with the Chinese Mental Health Scale, supporting its concurrent validity.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special questionnaire can help understand how stressed pregnant women feel in China, which is important for their health.
Methodology
The study used exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses to validate the PSS-10 among pregnant women.
Potential Biases
Self-reported measures may introduce bias due to social expectations.
Limitations
The sample may not represent all pregnant women as participants were recruited from a single urban health center.
Participant Demographics
Participants were primarily first-time pregnant women in their second and third trimesters, with a majority aged 25-34 and educated beyond nine years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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