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Factors associated with fear of childbirth during pregnancy

Authors: Silva, Diogo Manuel Ribeiro;

Factors associated with fear of childbirth during pregnancy

Abstract

O medo do parto apresenta uma prevalência de 14%, em mulheres grávidas. Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar fatores sociodemográficos, obstétricos e psicológicos associados ao medo do parto entre as mulheres grávidas portuguesas. Este estudo transversal incluiu 168 participantes recrutadas no Hospital de São João e na Maternidade Alfredo da Costa, em Portugal. Foram recolhidos dados sobre características demográficas e informações obstétricas. O estudo utilizou a Escala de Medo do Parto (FOBS) e a Escala de Depressão Pós-Parto de Edimburgo (EPDS) para avaliação de medo do parto e sintomas depressivos. O modelo de regressão foi estatisticamente significativo (R² = .568, F (3,120) = 41.29, p<.001). Sintomas depressivos (? = .708, t = 10.353, p< .001) e complicações do bebé durante a gravidez (? = .135, t = 2.107, p = .037) foram preditores significativos do FOC (Medo do Parto), ambos apresentando associações positivas. Este estudo destaca a relevância dos sintomas depressivos e das complicações na gravidez como preditores da dinâmica do FOC, quando considerado os restantes fatores estudados, numa análise de regressão múltipla hierárquica. Recomenda-se mais pesquisa e a aplicação dessas descobertas nas práticas de saúde para melhorar a saúde maternal e neonatal. Palavras-chave: Medo do Parto, Gravidez, Parto, Saúde Mental Perinatal

The fear of childbirth has a prevalence of 14% in pregnant women. This study aimed to identify sociodemographic, obstetric, and psychological factors associated with the fear of childbirth among Portuguese pregnant women. This cross-sectional study included 168 participants recruited from Hospital de São João and Maternidade Alfredo da Costa in Portugal. Data on demographic characteristics and obstetric information were collected. The study used the Fear of Birth Scale (FOBS) and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to assess fear of childbirth and depressive symptoms. The regression model was statistically significant (R² = .568, F (3,120) = 41.29, p <.001). Depressive symptoms (β = .708, t = 10.353, p <.001) and fetal complications during pregnancy (β = .135, t = 2.107, p = .037) were significant predictors of FOBS, both showing positive associations. This study highlights the relevance of depressive symptoms and pregnancy complications as predictors of FOC (Fear of Childbirth) dynamics when considering other studied factors in a hierarchical multiple regression model. Further research is recommended, and these findings should be applied in healthcare practices to improve maternal and neonatal health. Keywords: Fear of Childbirth, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Perinatal Mental Health.

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ANSIEDADE, SAÚDE MENTAL, PSICOLOGIA, FEAR, MESTRADO EM PSICOLOGIA CLÍNICA E DA SAÚDE, PSYCHOLOGY, PREGNANCY, MENTAL HEALTH, PARTOS, GRAVIDEZ, ANXIETY, Mestrado em Psicologia Clínica e da Saúde, MEDO, BIRTHS

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