Journal article
Perceived stress and support preferences during bed rest in twin pregnancies: A cross-sectional online survey
Midwifery, Vol.104, pp.103189-103189
01/2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2021.103189
PMID: 34749124
Abstract
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.
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.
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.
: 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.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Perceived stress and support preferences during bed rest in twin pregnancies: A cross-sectional online survey
- Creators
- Madeline E Lawrence - University of IowaLucas Carr - University of IowaKimberly Hart - University of IowaKara M Whitaker - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Midwifery, Vol.104, pp.103189-103189
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.midw.2021.103189
- PMID
- 34749124
- ISSN
- 0266-6138
- eISSN
- 1532-3099
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/2022
- Academic Unit
- Psychiatry; Epidemiology; Psychological and Brain Sciences; Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center; Health and Human Physiology
- Record Identifier
- 9984246020602771
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