Partner relationship quality, social support and maternal stress during pregnancy and the first COVID-19 lockdown

Daugherty, Julia C.; Bueso‐Izquierdo, Natalia; Lara-Cinisomo, Sandraluz; Lozano-Ruiz, Alvaro; Caparrós-González, Rafael A.

doi:10.1080/0167482x.2022.2101446

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“…Although the present study did not aim to measure and evaluate the participants' stress and anxiety levels and the effect of the classes on them, a significant number of participants reported a direct positive influence of the sessions on their psychological condition. This result is consistent with studies conducted during the pandemic [5,[7][8][9][10][11]. This evidence is essential, as numerous studies establish a direct association between perinatal stress and adverse perinatal outcomes.…”

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Implementation of Online Antenatal Classes and Education of First-Time Mothers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Experience of a Tertiary University Hospital in Nothern Greece

Harizopoulou,

Tsiapakidou,

Tsiakiri

et al. 2024

Act Sci wom hea

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Introduction:The COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken worldwide to ensure public health have limited pregnant women's ability to attend antenatal childbirth education classes within traditional structures. Methods: The program of online antenatal classes in a Tertiary University Hospital in Greece and preliminary results of the participants' assessment. Results: Two hundred forty-eight primiparas pregnant women participated in the program of online antenatal classes. Each lesson comprised theoretical and practical components, culminating in allocated time for open discourse at its conclusion. Out of 248 participants, 160 completed the program's online evaluation form. The vast majority of respondents rated the four dimensions of the program as a) planning and technical support, b) content, c) trainers, and d) fulfilment of participants' expectations as "Very good/ Excellent. Additionally, 56 participants responded to an open-ended question, expressing gratitude, feedback about the instructors, and sharing their experiences and emotions throughout the program. Conclusions:The participants highly received and assessed online antenatal classes, and the midwives acknowledged the possibilities of online antenatal education in the post-COVID era.

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Implementation of Online Antenatal Classes and Education of First-Time Mothers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Experience of a Tertiary University Hospital in Nothern Greece

Harizopoulou,

Tsiapakidou,

Tsiakiri

et al. 2024

Act Sci wom hea

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“…The COVID-19 family disruption model78 highlights the importance of these relationships and social support systems in maintaining well-being during periods of heightened stress. For pregnant individuals, the significant association between prenatal mental well-being and partner social support during the COVID-19 pandemic24 79 80 presents partner support as a modifiable protective factor to enhance prenatal well-being.…”

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Mixed-methods study exploring health service access and social support linkage to the mental well-being of Canadian Indigenous pregnant persons during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mollons,

Levasseur-Puhach,

Kaur

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore how the unprecedented stressors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to heightened levels of depression and anxiety among pregnant Indigenous persons, and identify protective individual-level factors.DesignThe current study used a mixed-methods design including standardised questionnaires and open-ended response questions. Using hierarchical regression models, we examined the extent to which COVID-19-related factors of service disruption (ie, changes to prenatal care, changes to birth plans and social support) were associated with mental well-being. Further, through qualitative analyses of open-ended questions, we examined the coping strategies used by pregnant Indigenous persons in response to the pandemic.SettingParticipants responded to an online questionnaire consisting of standardised measures from 2020 to 2021.ParticipantsThe study included 336 self-identifying Indigenous pregnant persons in Canada.ResultsDescriptive results revealed elevated rates of clinically relevant depression (52.7%) and anxiety (62.5%) symptoms among this population. 76.8% of participants reported prenatal care service disruptions, including appointment cancellations. Thematic analyses identified coping themes of staying informed, social and/or cultural connections and activities, and internal mental well-being strategies. Disruptions to services and decreased quality of prenatal care negatively impacted mental well-being of Indigenous pregnant persons during the COVID-19 pandemic.ConclusionsGiven the potential for mental well-being challenges to persist and long-term effects of perinatal distress, it is important to examine the quality of care that pregnant individuals receive. Service providers should advance policies and practices that promote relationship quality and health system engagement as key factors linked to well-being during the perinatal period for Indigenous persons.

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“…Spearman's rank correlation coefficient was used to examine associations among support and conflict with the FOB and perceived stress. All continuous scale scores were stratified into 3 ranks for analysis as follows: (1) SNAL support subscale scores were low (9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20), moderate (21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32), or high (33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42)(43)(44)(45); (2) SNAL conflict subscale scores were low (5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11), moderate (12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)…”

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“…Researchers have focused on various domains of the mother-father relationship in relation to perceived stress including marital status, level of involvement and support from the father of the baby (FOB), 8,[19][20][21][22] perceived closeness and quality in the relationship, 20,23,24 maternal satisfaction with the FOB relationship, 20,[25][26][27][28] and level of conflict with the FOB. 19,[29][30][31] Higher levels of perceived stress during pregnancy were associated with the following: single, unpartnered, and divorced marital status 5,8,31 ; lower levels of FOB involvement and support 8,[19][20][21][22] ; motherfather relationships described as "distant" or "poor" 23,24 ; lower levels of marital satisfaction 20,[25][26][27][28] ; and higher levels of FOB conflict. 29,31 Although quantitative research has examined the association of mother-father relationship with perceived stress among pregnant women, 5,8,[19][20][21][22][23][24][25]…”

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“…19,[29][30][31] Higher levels of perceived stress during pregnancy were associated with the following: single, unpartnered, and divorced marital status 5,8,31 ; lower levels of FOB involvement and support 8,[19][20][21][22] ; motherfather relationships described as "distant" or "poor" 23,24 ; lower levels of marital satisfaction 20,[25][26][27][28] ; and higher levels of FOB conflict. 29,31 Although quantitative research has examined the association of mother-father relationship with perceived stress among pregnant women, 5,8,[19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] qualitative research examining Black pregnant women's perception of how the FOB relationship influences stress has been limited. Kinser and Masho 32 found that Black pregnant adolescents (n = 17) shared feelings of worry related to the lack of involvement of the FOB and how they would manage a future raising their baby without him.…”

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A Mixed Methods Approach to Understand Mother-Father Relationship and Perceived Stress Among Black Pregnant Women

Wheeler,

LaManna,

Esparza

et al. 2024

Journal of Perinatal &Amp; Neonatal Nursing

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Background: Black women in the United States report moderate to high levels of perceived stress during pregnancy. Though lower levels of involvement and support from father of the baby (FOB) and higher levels of conflict have been associated with higher levels of maternal perceived stress, it is not clear how Black pregnant women experience the mother-father relationship and its influence on perceived stress. Purpose: To examine and describe the mother-father relationship and its role in experiences of perceived stress from the perspective of Black pregnant women. Methods: Using a convergent, mixed methods approach with ideal-type analysis, we conducted a secondary analysis of data among 60 Black pregnant women enrolled in the Biosocial Impact on Black Births study. Women completed online self-report questionnaires and participated in a semi-structured interview by telephone. Results: Participants who reported more conflict with FOB also reported higher levels of perceived stress (ρ(47) = .431, P= .002). Themes (importance, communication, support, conflict, satisfaction, and stress) emerged from the data. Five distinct mother-father relationship typologies were identified following an ideal-type analysis of the combined dataset: Cared For; Managing Expectations; Just Friends, For the Kids; It’s Complicated; and Can’t be Bothered. Conclusions: These findings are an innovative exemplar of ideal-type analysis and provide a deeper understanding of the nuance and dynamics within the mother-father relationship and how it influences perceived stress among Black pregnant women. Implications: Clinicians must recognize the significance of the mother-father relationship and, when appropriate, encourage paternal involvement or intervene if there is conflict during pregnancy.

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Partner relationship quality, social support and maternal stress during pregnancy and the first COVID-19 lockdown

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References 52 publications

Implementation of Online Antenatal Classes and Education of First-Time Mothers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Experience of a Tertiary University Hospital in Nothern Greece

Implementation of Online Antenatal Classes and Education of First-Time Mothers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Experience of a Tertiary University Hospital in Nothern Greece

Mixed-methods study exploring health service access and social support linkage to the mental well-being of Canadian Indigenous pregnant persons during the COVID-19 pandemic

A Mixed Methods Approach to Understand Mother-Father Relationship and Perceived Stress Among Black Pregnant Women

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