Stress Among Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 5
Abstract
ABSTRACT Introduction: Stress is a complex situation which is genetically determined pattern of response of the human physiology to a challenging situation. Persistent emotional neglect and constant stress response reflects differences in individual behavior, as well as differences in physical strength or general physical condition. Aim: To systematically review the available literature on stress and its adverse effect on pregnant women. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive review from PubMed and CINAHL database was done from 1998 to 2015. Search strategy specific to each database was used. During initial search 43,071 titles were retrieved and after screening 58 articles were selected for eligibility. Finally 14 research articles were selected based on the inclusion criteria. Results: All the 14 studies showed that increased maternal stress was associated with gravidity, gestational age at delivery, monthly family income, prematurity and preterm delivery. The maternal stress present during antenatal period for a long time has adverse effect on foetal and maternal outcomes. Conclusion: Antenatal stress during pregnancy has adverse effect on maternal and foetal outcomes. Hence, maternity healthcare provider should understand the consequences of antenatal stress leading to long term effect. The health care providers can offer educational material as well as conduct programs to improve the maternal and infant health and initiate healthy therapeutic measures for all pregnant women.
Authors and Affiliations
Maria Pais, Murlidhar V. Pai
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP522829
- DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2018/30774.11561
- Views 56
- Downloads 0
Evaluation of Acute Oral Toxicity of Ethanol Leaves Extract of Catharanthus roseus in Wistar Albino Rats
Introduction: Herbal drugs have gained importance globally in the treatment of various diseases. Catharanthus roseus is traditionally used as an anti diabetic and anti cancer drug. To the best of our knowledge limited da...
Kienböck’s Disease Hidden behind the Ganglion Cyst: A Clinical Clue
ABSTRACT Ganglion cyst is the most common soft tissue mass of the wrist. Diagnosis is made by physical examination. Ultrasonography is used for diagnosis of occult ganglions. Cosmetic appearence and annoying pain are the...
Primary Bone Lymphoma of Humerus Culminated to Shoulder Disarticulation- Astray of Diagnosis
ABSTRACT In the horizon of knowledge, there is dearth of documentation depicting the incidence of Primary Bone Lymphoma (PBL) being delayed/misdiagnosed as chronic osteomyelitis, which entails that this case report is of...
Factors Influencing Nursing Students’ Clinical Judgment: A Qualitative Directed Content Analysis in an Iranian Context
Introduction: Clinical judgment is necessary for clinical decision making and enhancing it in nursing students improves health care quality. Since clinical judgment is an interactive phenomenon and dependent on context a...
Paraneoplastic Glomerulopathy in a Case of Collecting Duct Renal Cell Carcinoma
Paraneoplastic glomerulopathy has been described in established cases of the solid tumors of lung, gastrointestinal system, breast, etc., and rarely in patients with Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). Studies on secondary glome...