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Racial Discrimination, Social Support, and Psychological Distress Among Black Pregnant Women
Camilla Carey1, Rui Xie2, Jean W Davis3
1Southeastern University College of Nursing, Lakeland, FL, USA.
Western Journal of Nursing Research
|August 29, 2024
Summary
Racial discrimination and low social support increase psychological distress in Black pregnant women. Social support did not moderate this association, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Mental Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Racial discrimination poses a significant risk to the psychological well-being of Black pregnant women.
- Existing research has not fully explored the potential moderating role of social support in this context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate whether social support moderates the relationship between experiencing racial discrimination and psychological distress in Black pregnant women.
- To add to the understanding of mental health challenges faced by this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional data from 599 Black pregnant women were analyzed.
- Validated questionnaires assessed experiences of racial discrimination, social support, and psychological distress.
- Statistical analyses, including moderation, were performed adjusting for covariates.
Main Results:
- Racial discrimination was significantly associated with a 2.2-fold increased likelihood of psychological distress.
- Low social support independently increased the likelihood of psychological distress by 3.8-fold.
- Social support did not significantly moderate the association between racial discrimination and psychological distress.
Conclusions:
- Both racial discrimination and low social support are independently linked to psychological distress in Black pregnant women.
- Findings underscore the importance of addressing racial discrimination and enhancing social support for this population.
- Further research may explore other protective factors or interventions.
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