Relationship with the Father of the Baby and Pregnancy-Related Anxiety among Pregnant Black Women.
Relationship with the Father of the Baby and Pregnancy-Related Anxiety among Pregnant Black Women.
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DOI:
10.1097/nmc.0000000000000830
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发表时间:
2022-07-01
影响因子:
2.4
通讯作者:
Giurgescu, Carmen
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作者:
Hyer, Suzanne;Hu, Wenfang;Hu, Mengtong;Davis, Jean W.;Xie, Rui;Giurgescu, Carmen
Pregnancy-related anxiety may increase the risk of preterm birth. Effective coping strategies and social support may help minimize pregnancy-related anxiety. Secondary analysis of cross-sectional data. A sample of 408 pregnant non-Hispanic Black women completed questionnaires between 19- and 31-weeks gestation. Mediation analysis with structural equation modeling was used to explore effects of the relationship with the father of the baby on pregnancy-related anxiety. Support from the father of the baby was negatively associated with avoidance coping (r=−.22, p<.001) and pregnancy-related anxiety (r= −.17, p<.001) while conflict with the father of the baby was positively associated with avoidance coping (r=.37, p<.001) and pregnancy-related anxiety (r=.29, p<.001). Avoidance coping was positively associated with pregnancy-related anxiety (r=.34, p<.001). After adjustment, avoidance coping partially mediated the effect of conflict with the father of the baby on pregnancy-related anxiety. Discussions with women about management of pregnancy-related anxiety should consider her current social support and coping mechanisms. Providers should offer support and resources on adaptive coping strategies.