UNASSIGNED: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anxiety symptoms in pregnant women during the antenatal period and to determine associated factors.
UNASSIGNED: The study was conducted at an antenatal clinic located in Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH), Soweto, Johannesburg. Data were collected from March to December 2022.
UNASSIGNED: This was a prospective, cross-sectional study in which 200 pregnant women were interviewed. A biographical questionnaire and the generalised anxiety disorder questionnaire (GAD-7) were administered.
UNASSIGNED: The prevalence of anxiety symptoms in pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic was 33%. Participants with anxiety were younger, employed and had lower perceived social support. Women with planned and wanted pregnancies had a lower prevalence of anxiety.
UNASSIGNED: One-third of the pregnant women screened positive for anxiety symptoms on the GAD-7. This is significantly higher compared to other studies carried out in the same facility previously. High-risk groups should be screened for anxiety.
UNASSIGNED: This study prompts further studies and guiding policies on routine screening of pregnant women for anxiety and other mental illnesses during pregnancy.
■本研究的目的是确定孕妇产前焦虑症状的患病率,并确定相关因素。
这项研究是在ChrisHaniBaragwanath学术医院(CHBAH)的产前诊所进行的,索韦托,约翰内斯堡。数据收集时间为2022年3月至12月。
■这是一个前景,对200名孕妇进行访谈的横断面研究.进行了传记问卷和广泛性焦虑症问卷(GAD-7)。
■在产前门诊就诊的孕妇中焦虑症状的患病率为33%。焦虑的参与者更年轻,就业和感知的社会支持较低。计划怀孕和想要怀孕的妇女的焦虑患病率较低。
■三分之一的孕妇在GAD-7上筛查出焦虑症状阳性。与以前在同一设施中进行的其他研究相比,这一数字明显更高。高危人群应进行焦虑筛查。
这项研究促进了对孕妇在怀孕期间进行焦虑和其他精神疾病的常规筛查的进一步研究和指导政策。