The Effects of Self-confidence in Maternal Role of Pregnant Women on Depression, Stress and Social Support

Lee, Yun-Jeong; Kim, Youn-Sil; Park, Gyu-Hee

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“…Based on these findings, it can be inferred that even during the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant women experience changes from womanhood to motherhood, feel gratitude for life and their ability to overcome adversity through the fetus, rather than perceiving COVID-19 stress negatively; thus, transforming COVID-19 stress into a positive concept toward maternal-fetal attachment. However, as other studies [ 15 , 16 ] reported pregnancy stress negatively influencing maternal-fetal attachment, the possibility that COVID-19 stress could negatively impact maternal-fetal attachment also cannot be ruled out, and stress should be monitored. Future research should investigate this issue.…”

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“…Stress during pregnancy refers to unpleasant emotions such as anxiety, fear, and worry. A higher level of stress in pregnant women is associated with a lower quality of life [ 15 ], and stress during pregnancy lowers maternal role confidence [ 16 ] and negatively affects maternal-fetal attachment and the health of the fetus [ 9 ]. For example, depression and stress in pregnant women can cause low birth weight infants, preterm birth, stillbirth, and obstetric complications, and can permanently impede the growth and development of children [ 17 ].…”

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Factors influencing maternal-fetal attachment in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

Yoon

Choi

2023

Korean J Women Health Nurs

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Purpose: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread widely throughout the world, causing psychological problems such as fear, anxiety, and stress. During the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant women have been concerned about both their own health and the health of their fetuses, and these concerns could negatively affect maternal-fetal attachment. Thus, this study aimed to explore the level of COVID-19 stress, resilience, and maternal-fetal attachment among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify factors influencing maternal-fetal attachment.Methods: In total, 118 pregnant women past 20 weeks gestation were recruited from two maternity clinics in Daegu, Korea, to participate in this descriptive correlational study during COVID-19. The factors influencing maternal-fetal attachment were analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression analysis.Results: The mean scores for COVID-19 stress, resilience, and maternal-fetal attachment were 57.18±10.32 out of 84, 67.32±15.09 out of 100, and 77.23±9.00 out of 96, respectively. Nulliparous pregnant women reported greater maternal-fetal attachment than multiparous pregnant women (p=0.03). Religious pregnant women also reported greater maternal-fetal attachment than non-religious pregnant women (p=.039). Resilience (β=.29, p=.002), COVID-19 stress (β=.20, p=.030) and parity (β=–.17, p=.047) were factors influencing maternal-fetal attachment, and these factors explained 26.4% of the variance in maternal-fetal attachment (F=10.12, p<.001). Conclusion: Converse to common sense, COVID-19 stress exerted a positive influence on maternal-fetal attachment in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare providers need to recognize the positive influence of COVID-19 stress and implement intervention strategies to strengthen resilience in pregnant women to improve attachment with their fetuses.

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Factors influencing maternal-fetal attachment in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

Yoon

Choi

2023

Korean J Women Health Nurs

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A Review on the Postpartum Depression Management Systems in Korea

Kim¹,

Park²,

Choi³

2022

J Korean Soc Matern Child Health

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Pregnancy is a period of various hormonal changes; furthermore, since pregnancy and childbirth itself are major stressors, pregnant women are inevitably vulnerable to psychiatric disorders. The emotional changes during postpartum blues, the anxiety experienced by about half of all mothers in the first week after childbirth, are usually temporary; they peak 4–5 days after delivery and then normalize after 10 days. Postpartum depression, however, is a disease that occurs frequently in mothers, and its incidence has been increasing due to sociocultural changes. In Korea, interest in postpartum depression is growing due to the government's efforts to promote maternal health. The national policy provides support to overcome the low fertility rate and to change social perceptions, but there is still insufficient medical intervention for mothers at high risk of postpartum depression. Considering the negative effects of mental health disorders on mothers and childrearing, we propose plans for more active, early intervention and the prevention of prenatal and postpartum depression.

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The Effects of Self-confidence in Maternal Role of Pregnant Women on Depression, Stress and Social Support

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Factors influencing maternal-fetal attachment in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

Factors influencing maternal-fetal attachment in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

A Review on the Postpartum Depression Management Systems in Korea

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