Exploring factors associated with complete mental health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore a wide range of factors associated with complete mental health (i.e., positive mental health - the presence of flourishing, and the absence of mental illness - depressive and anxious symptoms) among Portuguese pregnant women, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design

Quantitative cross-sectional study.

Setting

Data were collected through an online survey placed on social media websites targeting pregnant Portuguese adult women between October 2020 and April 2021.

Participants

The sample comprised 207 pregnant women.

Results

A multivariate logistic regression model showed that higher levels of self-compassion and higher engagement in mindful self-care practices increased the likelihood of reporting complete mental health during pregnancy.<

SUBMITTER: Monteiro F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9578971 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature