Anxiety
disorders
are
common
psychological
pregnancy
problems
that
can
lead
to
adverse
outcomes.
The
study
aimed
compare
the
improvement
of
distress
between
Internet-Based
Emotion-Focused
Cognitive
Behavioral
Therapy
(iECBT)
with
and
without
husbands'
participation
in
pregnant
women
anxiety
disorders.
In
a
randomized
controlled
trial,
84
diagnosed
were
randomly
assigned
two
groups:
iECBT
alone
(n
=
42)
their
husband's
42).
group
alone,
received
eight
sessions
(with
duration
50
min)
once
week.
participation,
psychotherapy
as
same
husbands
20
outcomes
Spielberger
State-Trait
Inventory
(STAI),
Brief
Symptom
18,
pregnancy-specific
stress,
Garnefski's
cognitive
emotion
regulation
four-time
series.
mean
age
participants
was
about
30
years.
Both
iECBTs,
effective
improving
state
anxiety,
distress,
women.
iECBTs
not
superior
each
other
regarding
As
further
studies
should
evaluate
proper
strategies
increase
men's
role
treatment
partners
IRCT20110228005931N10.
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2025
Abstract
Background
Anxiety
during
pregnancy
can
be
harmful
to
both
mother
and
baby,
with
anxiety
rates
remaining
high
despite
psychological
intervention
efforts.
This
study
aimed
evaluate
the
effectiveness
of
collaborative
single
interventions
in
reducing
compared
standard
antenatal
care.
Methods
A
literature
search
was
conducted
four
databases
(Scopus,
Cochrane
Library,
PubMed,
ScienceDirect)
for
relevant
studies
published
from
2016
January
2024.
The
population
this
review
is
pregnant
women
who
received
either
a
health
worker
or
involving
collaboration.
Psychological
were
care
maternal
outcome
scores
measure
efficacy
pre-post
methods,
measurements
taken
only
pregnancy.
designs
included
use
Randomized
Controlled
Trials
method.
restricted
articles
languages
other
than
English
used
design
pharmacological
interventions.
Two
independent
reviewers
performed
data
extraction
quality
assessment
using
RoB
2.
Statistical
analysis
R-Studio.
Data
meta-count
packages
random
effect
model.
Results
There
14
eligible
identified
initial
3,346
records,
1
article
excluded
meta-analysis.
effective
(Standardised
Mean
Difference
(SMD)
−
0.64,
95%
CI
0.98–−0.31).
Analysis
by
type
group
showed
differences
between
two
groups
mindfulness
(SMD
0.55,
0.8–−0.31),
motivational
interviewing
0.70,
1.08–−0.33),
supportive
counseling
0.73,
1.19–0.28).
no
Cognitive
Behavioral
Therapy
0.80,
(−
1.80–0.19))
Thinking
Healthy
Program
0.35,
0.81–0.11).
multidisciplinary
team
(collaborative)
higher
0.88,
1.60–−0.15)
professional
(noncollaborative)
0.47,
0.72–−0.22).
Conclusions
Collaborative
show
better
intervention,
therapy
being
more
rather
Future
research
should
improve
cooperative
approach
examine
its
long-term
effects
on
newborn
outcomes.
Trial
registration
systematic
registered
International
Prospective
Register
Systematic
Reviews
(PROSPERO)
under
code
CRD42024497417.
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025
Abstract
Background
Anxiety
and
depression
are
significant
concerns
among
antenatal
women
in
Bangladesh.
Despite
the
critical
need
for
tailored
mental
health
care
facilities,
studies
on
these
symptoms
this
demographic
remain
lacking.
Therefore,
our
study
aimed
to
assess
levels,
distribution,
associated
factors
of
depressive
anxiety
their
cooccurrence
seeking
at
a
public
healthcare
facility
Methods
We
conducted
cross-sectional
between
May
2024,
June
ANC
Durgapur
Upazila
Health
Complex,
primary-level
Among
640
who
received
care,
638
participated
study.
Depressive
were
assessed
by
Patient
Questionnaire-9
(PHQ-9),
Generalized
Disorder-7
(GAD-7).
Bivariate
multivariable
logistic
regression
determine
contributing
symptoms.
Results
About
39%
participants
had
50%
symptoms,
with
26%
experiencing
both
simultaneously.
No
severe
overall
or
PHQ-9
data
indicated
half
experienced
daily
fatigue,
while
GAD-7
showed
over
nervousness
two-fifths
fears.
Women
second
third
trimesters
43%
(aOR:
0.57,
95%
CI:
0.36–0.89)
58%
0.42,
0.24–0.71)
lower
odds
compared
those
first
trimester
respectively.
11
years
more
education
40%
0.60,
0.38–0.94)
anxiety.
Additionally,
0.37–0.97)
49%
0.59,
0.29–0.91)
likelihood
co-occurrence
6–10
48%
0.52,
0.34–0.79)
52%
0.48,
0.29–0.81)
co-occurring
5
less
education.
Conclusion
Our
found
high
prevalence
seekers,
notable
conditions.
Given
findings,
there
is
an
urgent
targeted
support
women,
especially
limited
Public Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
244, С. 105759 - 105759
Опубликована: Май 14, 2025
This
review
aimed
to
assess
the
prevalence
of
anxiety
among
pregnant
women
in
East
Africa.
Additionally,
seeks
identify
associated
risk
factors
contributing
during
pregnancy
within
this
region.
A
systematic
and
meta-analysis.
meta-analysis
were
conducted
examine
PubMed,
HINARI,
Google
scholar,
direct
searched
retrieve
relevant
studies.
The
pooled
magnitude
was
estimated
using
DerSimonian
Laird's
random-effects
model.
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
2020
guidelines
used.
Data
extracted
Microsoft
Excel
sheet
STATA/SE
17
used
Using
Q
I2
test,
heterogeneity
studies
assessed.
Funnel
plot
Egger's
test
small
study
effect.
total
64
initially
identified
evaluated.
Of
these,
ten
eligible
articles
with
4023
participants
included.
overall
Africa
29
%
(95
CI;
%-40
%).
demonstrated
high
African
women.
it
significantly
having
intimate
partner
violence,
primary
education
status,
unwanted
pregnancy,
unmarried
marital
poor
social
support,
history
depression,
prim
gravidity.
It
is
highly
recommended
that
mental
health
maternity
services
be
integrated.
Anxiety
disorders
are
common
psychological
pregnancy
problems
that
can
lead
to
adverse
outcomes.
The
study
aimed
compare
the
improvement
of
distress
between
Internet-Based
Emotion-Focused
Cognitive
Behavioral
Therapy
(iECBT)
with
and
without
husbands'
participation
in
pregnant
women
anxiety
disorders.
In
a
randomized
controlled
trial,
84
diagnosed
were
randomly
assigned
two
groups:
iECBT
alone
(n
=
42)
their
husband's
42).
group
alone,
received
eight
sessions
(with
duration
50
min)
once
week.
participation,
psychotherapy
as
same
husbands
20
outcomes
Spielberger
State-Trait
Inventory
(STAI),
Brief
Symptom
18,
pregnancy-specific
stress,
Garnefski's
cognitive
emotion
regulation
four-time
series.
mean
age
participants
was
about
30
years.
Both
iECBTs,
effective
improving
state
anxiety,
distress,
women.
iECBTs
not
superior
each
other
regarding
As
further
studies
should
evaluate
proper
strategies
increase
men's
role
treatment
partners
IRCT20110228005931N10.