Stress and resilience during pregnancy: A comparative study between pregnant and non-pregnant women in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stress during pregnancy is associated with perturbances in maternal psychology and physiology, and results in adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes. However, little attention has been given to understand maternal stress and its potential negative consequences in many low- and middle-income countries. We aimed to investigate whether pregnancy is associated with greater stress and lower psychological resilience among women living in Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia.

Method

An institution-based comparative cross-sectional study design was implemented in Jimma University Medical Center and Jimma health centers from 15 September to 30 November 2021. Women attending antenatal care and family planning services were invited to participate in the study. Participants were interview

SUBMITTER: Abera M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10202304 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature