Incidence, prevalence and risk factors related to anxiety symptoms during pregnancy

  1. Cristina Soto-Balbuena 1
  2. María de la Fe Rodríguez 2
  3. Ana Isabel Escudero Gomis 1
  4. Francisco Javier Ferrer Barriendos 1
  5. Huynh-Nhu Le 3
  1. 1 Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias
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    Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias

    Oviedo, España

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  2. 2 Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
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    Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia

    Madrid, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02msb5n36

  3. 3 George Washington University
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    George Washington University

    Washington, Estados Unidos

    ROR https://ror.org/00y4zzh67

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Journal:
Psicothema

ISSN: 0214-9915

Year of publication: 2018

Volume: 30

Issue: 3

Pages: 257-263

Type: Article

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Abstract

Symptoms of anxiety are one of the most prevalent emotional responses in women during their reproductive phase and especially during pregnancy. Objective: Estimate the incidence and prevalence of anxiety throughout the three trimesters of pregnancy in addition to studying the possible risk factors associated with anxiety symptoms. Method: A sample of 385 pregnant women participated in a longitudinal study in which the GAD-7 questionnaire was used. Results: Anxiety prevalence was 19.5% in the fi rst trimester. In the second trimester, it was 16.8%, with an incidence of 0.048%. In the third trimester, it was 17.2%, with an incidence of 0.068%. The following predictive factors of anxiety symptoms were identifi ed: being a smoker, presence of previous illness and changes in social relationships. Conclusions: High incidence and prevalence of anxiety symptoms occur during pregnancy; consequently, applicable preventive policies should be developed

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Each participant completed some questionnaires provided by the HUCA nurses while awaiting obstetric ultrasound during the three trimesters of pregnancy (1st, 2nd and 3rd times). All were informed of the purpose of the investigation, signed the informed consent and participated voluntarily. This research project was approved by the Ethics and Research Committee of the Principality of Asturias.

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