Guilt-and Shame-Proneness, Birth-related Post-traumatic Stress and Post-Traumatic Growth in Women with Preterm Birth.

ABSTRACT: Mothers of premature infants are at high risk of experiencing birth trauma and poor postpartum mental health. However, for some, this experience can lead to personal growth. This study examines Lithuanian women with preterm births, where birth-related PTSD is notably higher despite a lower preterm birth rate. Given the common emotional responses of guilt and shame, we explore whether proneness to these emotions moderates the relationship between birth-related PTSD and post-traumatic growth. A cross-sectional study was conducted using an anonymous e-survey to collect data. Women (N = 79) who experienced a preterm birth during 2020 to 2021 participated in the study at least 2 months postpartum, completing the City Birth Trauma Scale (City BiTS), the Guilt and Shame Proneness Scale (GASP), an

SUBMITTER: Jarasiunaite-Fedosejeva G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11613246 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature