Effects of Stress on Antenatal Depression
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Eunjoo
Primary Institution: Kyungnam University
Hypothesis
Pregnancy stress positively impacts antenatal depression.
Conclusion
The study emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to maternal mental health during pregnancy, which should include stress management, self-esteem enhancement, and social support interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- Pregnancy stress showed a significant positive correlation with antenatal depression (r=.52, p<.001).
- Self-esteem acted as a mediator in the relationship between pregnancy stress and antenatal depression.
- Social support moderated the impact of pregnancy stress on antenatal depression.
Takeaway
Pregnant women can feel sad and stressed, but having good friends and feeling good about themselves can help them feel better.
Methodology
This cross-sectional study included 180 pregnant women who completed structured questionnaires assessing antenatal depression, pregnancy stress, self-esteem, and social support.
Limitations
The study may not generalize to all pregnant women as it focused on those in early pregnancy and used potentially outdated assessment tools.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of participants was 33.52 years, with 98.3% married and 57.2% employed.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI, 0.02 to 0.08
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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