The association between social support and antenatal depressive and anxiety symptoms among Australian women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antenatal depression and antenatal anxiety adversely affect several obstetric and foetal outcomes, and increase the rate of postnatal mental illness. Thus, to tackle these challenges the need for social support during pregnancy is vital. However, an extensive literature search failed to show a published study on the relationship between domains of social support and antenatal depressive, as well as antenatal anxiety symptoms in Australia. This study examined the association between domains of social support and antenatal depressive and anxiety symptoms among Australian women.

Methods

The current study used data obtained from the 1973-78 cohort of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH), focusing upon women who reported being pregnant (n = 493).

SUBMITTER: Bedaso A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8532351 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature