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Coping in normal pregnancy.

Anja C Huizink1, Pascal G Robles de Medina, Edu J H Mulder

  • 1University Medical Center Utrecht, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. AC.Huizink.Emgo@med.vu.nl

Annals of Behavioral Medicine : a Publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
|June 11, 2002
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This study identified two main coping strategies in normal-risk pregnancies: emotion-focused and problem-focused coping. Emotion-focused coping was linked to fewer pregnancy complaints and less distress.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Obstetrics
  • Maternal Health

Background:

  • Previous research on coping strategies in pregnancy focused on high-risk groups, noting frequent use of avoidance and aggressive coping.
  • Little is known about coping mechanisms in normal-risk, nulliparous pregnancies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the factor structure of the Utrecht Coping List (UCL-19) in nulliparous, normal-risk pregnant women.
  • To investigate the stability, changes, and correlates of coping strategies throughout pregnancy.
  • To examine the association between coping strategies and pregnancy complaints/experienced distress.

Main Methods:

  • The Utrecht Coping List (UCL-19) was administered to nulliparous women at three stages of pregnancy.
  • Self-report data on neuroticism, locus of control, depression, anxiety, stress, and physical complaints were collected.

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Main Results:

  • Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed two coping strategies: emotion-focused and problem-focused coping.
  • The factor structure remained stable throughout pregnancy, with minor score variations.
  • Higher education predicted both emotion-focused and problem-focused coping. Lower internal locus of control predicted emotion-focused coping.
  • Emotion-focused coping correlated negatively with pregnancy complaints and distress; problem-focused coping correlated positively with complaints.

Conclusions:

  • Emotion-focused and problem-focused coping are consistent strategies in normal-risk pregnancies.
  • Coping strategies exhibit minor temporal variations during pregnancy.
  • Emotion-focused coping is associated with reduced pregnancy complaints and distress.