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Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants
Published on: June 13, 2021
Cognitive behavior stress management during pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial
Jinzhi Li1, Dongfang Shao2, Xiaoyue Xu3
1Nursing of School, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu City, People's Republic of China.
Background:
Pregnancy stress could lead to adverse health outcomes for both mother and child. Few studies have explored the effectiveness of stress management strategy among pregnant women.
Objectives/Aims/Hypotheses:
To examine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral stress management for pregnant women.
Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial.
Methods:
100 pregnant women (at 6-8 week of pregnancy) were selected by convenience sampling. Participants in the control group (N = 50) received routine prenatal examination and health education, while those in the intervention group (N = 50) received cognitive-behavioral stress management. Pregnancy Pressure Scale was measured at baseline and 39th weeks of pregnancy.
Results:
Pregnancy Pressure Scale score increased in both intervention and control groups. However, the score in the intervention group was significantly lower than those in the control group (p < 0.01).
Conclusions:
Cognitive-behavioral stress managment can effectively reduce pregnant women's stress levels.
Impact Statement:
Nurses and midwives should conduct cognitive-behavioral stress management to help pregnant women reduce their stress.
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