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The effect of spousal support during the non-stress test on the anxiety levels of pregnant women and fetal well-being: a randomized controlled study.

Authors :
Şener, Yeter
Başer, Mürüvvet
Source :
Advances in Mental Health. Jan2025, p1-15. 15p.
Publication Year :
2025

Abstract

ObjectiveMethodResultsDiscussionNon-stress test (NST) assesses fetal well-being but may induce anxiety in pregnant women, potentially affecting results. Spousal support significantly impacts psychological well-being and emotional state, playing a critical role in social support systems.This study was conducted to examine the effect of spousal support during the NST on the anxiety levels of pregnant women and fetal well-being.This study was a single-blind randomized controlled study. The sample comprised 60 pregnant women (30 in each group: intervention and control). The data were collected using the Personal Information Form, NST Signs Information Form, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and Spouse Support Scale (SSS).The pre-intervention STAI and SSS scores of the groups were similar (<italic>p</italic> > 0.05). Post-intervention SAI in the intervention group was statistically significantly reduced both within the group and between the groups (<italic>p</italic> < 0.05). The groups were similar in terms of the fetal heart rate, acceleration, deceleration, variability and reactivity (<italic>p</italic> > 0.05).This study demonstrates that spousal support during NST reduces the anxiety levels of pregnant women but does not affect fetal well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18387357
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Advances in Mental Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
182069085
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/18387357.2024.2441921