An Analysis of Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Using a Biopsychosocial Approach

Darmayanti Wulandatika; Siti Fatimah; Dyta Setiawati Hariyono; Ramadhana Alya Nuur Afifah; Nadila Azkiya

doi:10.56741/IISTR.jphs.001081

Authors

Darmayanti Universitas Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin
Siti Fatimah
fattimaharifin80@umbjm.ac.id
Universitas Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin
Dyta Universitas Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin
Alya Universitas Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin
Nadila Azkiya Universitas Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin

Keywords:

mental health, anxiety, pregnancy, biopsychosocial model

Abstract

Psychological disorder in women is one of the most common health problems in women worldwide. When not addressed properly, anxiety can affect maternal and neonatal health. In the biopsychosocial model, mental health is influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors, so a comprehensive approach to mental health services for women during pregnancy is needed. This study aims to analyze anxiety in pregnant women using the biopsychosocial model approach. This study used a mixed-methods research design using a qualitative cross-sectional approach using the Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS) instrument and a generic exploratory approach. In this qualitative research stage, in-depth interviews were conducted to explore biological, psychological, and social factors. The collected data was subjected to analysis using the Braun & Clarke approach. Responses were obtained from 385 pregnant women. 62.1% women had anxiety in pregnancy and reporting feeling anxiety caused by body changes, psychological changes and social adaptation during their pregnancy. In multivariate logistic regression, the incidence of anxiety during pregnancy was strongly associated with age (OR = 2.53; 95% CI = 1.57 – 4.09), parity (OR = 2.51; 95% CI = 1.61 – 3.92), and employment status (OR = 1.74; 95% CI = 1.09 – 2.77). The existence of physical, emotional, and social changes during pregnancy has an impact on the emergence of anxiety during pregnancy. The importance of support during pregnancy from health professionals, the environment and cross-sectoral collaboration is expected to reduce the incidence of anxiety during pregnancy.

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Author Biographies

Darmayanti, Universitas Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin

Darmayanti Wulandatika, SST, Bdn, M.Kes is a lecturer at the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin. She earned her Master degree from the University of Respati Indonesia. Her areas of expertise include midwifery, health reproduction, and maternal health. She has published numerous articles in international journals. (email: darmadatika@gmail.com)

Siti Fatimah, Universitas Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin

Siti Fatimah, SST, Bdn, M.Keb is lecturer in Undergraduate midwifery programmee, University of Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin, Indonesia. She also a member of the Indonesian Association of Midwife and has experience as midwife in private clinic in Banjarmasin, Indonesia. She is experienced as a researcher in Suburban areas and experienced in empowerment community project in Dayak Meratus in Borneo, Indonesia, also actively involved as a researcher, speaker, author and reviewer in both national and international journals. (email: fattimaharifin80@umbjm.ac.id

Dyta, Universitas Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin

Dyta Setiawati Hariyono, M.Psi, Psikolog is lecturer in Bachelor Psycology Programmee, University of Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin, Indonesia. She also a consultant and practitioner in school and company in Banjarmasin, Indonesia. She is experienced as a researcher and speaker in both national and international conference. (email: psikologi.fbc@gmail.com)

Alya, Universitas Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin

Ramadhana Alya Nuur Afifah is a student in the Midwifery Study Program at University of Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin. She had the opportunity to conduct research as part of the Funding Research (email: Alyaa.nuurafifah11@gmail.com)

Nadila Azkiya, Universitas Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin

Nadila Azkiya is a student in the Midwifery Study Program at University of Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin. She had the opportunity to conduct research as part of the Funding Research

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