Detailed contribution information
| Contribution title | Recent stressful life events among pregnant women |
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| Contribution code | D3.142 |
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| Form of presentation | Poster |
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Aims: Stressful life events can have an impact in various ways. Our study aims to determine the impact of recent stressful life events on maternal fetal attachment. Methods: We conducted a transversal descriptive study involving pregnant women over a period of three months. We used the Prenatal Attachment Inventory (PAI) to assess maternal-fetal attachment and the LTE (List of Threatening Experiences) to assess recent stressful life events occurring in the last six months. Statistical analysis was conducted using R program version 4.0.4. Results: For the 156 pregnant women included in our study, the mean age was 30.92 years old. Mean gestational age was 33.16 WA and 76.9% were in their third trimester. PAI’s mean score was 56.75± 10,36 and the subscale of affection had the highest mean score (16.24 ± 2.89). Women experienced an average of two threatening events and 83.3% (N=130) reported at least one traumatic event during the six months preceding the survey. Severe financial difficulties were the most frequent (61,5%), followed by the death of a good friend or close relative (32,7%) then a severe illness, injury or violence happening to a relative (23,7%). The concomitant experience of the loss of a job and the end of a long-term relationship with a good friend or relative was statistically and negatively correlated with the PAI’s total score (p < 0.05 and β= -11.234). Conclusion: Proper training for healthcare providers equips them to identify at-risk pregnancies and take proactive measures to prevent attachment disorders. |