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Spousal Factors Associated With Antenatal Psychosocial Stress: A Case Control Study, Asha K. V Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Stress during pregnancy affects both mother and foetus resulting in unfavourable pregnancy outcomes. Studies regarding the factors linked with increased stress during pregnancy aids to improve the mental status of the mother during gestation and can lead to a reduction in negative pregnancy outcomes. The objective of the study was to identify spousal factors associated with antenatal psychosocial stress among pregnant women seeking prenatal care from a teaching hospital at the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. Methods: Case control design was used for the study. The tools used for data collection were the Antenatal Psychosocial Stress scale (APSS) and a semi-structured …