Perceived stress and support preferences during bed rest in twin pregnancies: A cross-sectional online survey
| Autor: | Kara M. Whitaker, Kimberly J. Hart, Lucas J. Carr, Madeline E. Lawrence |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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medicine.medical_treatment media_common.quotation_subject Population Psychological intervention Bed rest Pregnancy Maternity and Midwifery medicine Humans education Twin Pregnancy media_common education.field_of_study business.industry Stressor Obstetrics and Gynecology medicine.disease Hospitalization Cross-Sectional Studies Feeling Pregnancy Twin Female Analysis of variance business Bed Rest Stress Psychological Demography |
| Zdroj: | Midwifery. 104 |
| ISSN: | 1532-3099 |
| Popis: | Objective : To identify the most prominent sources of stress, examine correlates of stress, and assess support preferences to inform future interventions among women pregnant with twins who are on bed rest. Materials and Methods : A cross-sectional online survey was administered to pregnant and postpartum women who were recommended bed rest during their twin pregnancy. Total stress while on bedrest was assessed using an adapted version of the Antepartum Hospital Stressors Inventory (AHSI). Bivariate analyses were used to compare total stress scores across participant characteristics using linear regression, Spearman's correlation, and one-way ANOVA. Qualitative content regarding women's bed rest experiences and future intervention preferences was analyzed into themes. Findings : Women's (N=104, mean age 30.6 years ± 4.6) most prominent sources of stress while on bed rest included thinking about babies’ health, feeling dependent on others, and feeling uncertain about the outcome. Women who were recommended bed rest earlier in their pregnancy or were recommended both home and hospital bedrest had higher stress scores, while women with monochorionic/monoamniotic pregnancies had lower stress scores. Approximately 64% of women indicated interest in a bed rest support program, with 88% indicating a preference for online support and 70% wanting support from family. Key Conclusions : Women pregnant with twins who are recommended bed rest identify many sources of stress. Our findings suggest a need for stress-management interventions targeting this population. |
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