High Risk of Anxiety and Depression in Women With Different Types of Pregnancy Complications in France: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pregnancy complications are known to be risk factors for the onset of depression and anxiety symptoms. This study assessed associations between pregnancy complications, including concurrent complications, and symptoms of anxiety and depression among pregnant women living in France.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out among 492 pregnant women. Sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics were collected using an online questionnaire. Depression and anxiety symptoms were evaluated using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, respectively. Multivariate logistic regressions were employed to identify associations between mental health outcomes and pregnancy complications.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Wendland J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12685426 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature