Psychosocial correlates of stress and depressive symptoms during pregnancy
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https://doi.org/10.29120/ijpsw.2020.v11.i2.212Abstract
Background: Pregnancy is known as the crucial period for women as well as her family. It is a stage where women undergo several biological changes and have to face various psychosocial issues. Perinatal depression is much more serious than the “baby blues” of relatively mild depressive and anxiety symptoms that typically clear within two weeks after delivery that many women experience after giving birth but some pregnant women suffer from stress and depression due to different psychosocial factors. Materials and Method: Purposive sampling technique was used to recruit 30 pregnant women from the second and third trimesters with their informed consent. The tools used for the present study was a semi-structured questionnaire, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and Perceived Stress Scale. Result: It shows significant level of depression and stress among pregnant women. Stress and depression are correlated in a positive way. Conclusion: Various psychosocial factors like lack emotional of support from husband and in-laws, poverty, unplanned pregnancy, unfavourable environmental conditions in the house, etc. is the risk factor which can trigger stress and depression in pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time when women become vulnerable to stress and depression. That is why depression and stress during pregnancy should not be ignored. Depression occur due to hormonal change in the body but psychosocial factors can also trigger stress and depression. So the family member should help the pregnant woman and should consult the midwife, doctor as soon as possible.
Keywords: Psychosocial, stress, depression, pregnant, women
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