Path Analysis on the Psychosocial Factors Affecting Anxiety and Delivery Pain

Abstract

Background: Previous studies have shown a high prevalence of psychiatric illness in pregnant women. A large body of research exists on the adverse outcomes of maternal psychological ill health, most notably depression and anxiety during pregnancy. Prenatal stress and anxiety can cause an increase in secretion of stress hormones, which can lead to preterm birth, lack of progress in labor, low birth weight, and fetal hypoxia. Little is known about the factors associated with anxiety and delivery pain in Indonesia. This study aimed to determine the psychosocial factors associated with anxiety and delivery pain.