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The influence of psychological response and security sense on pregnancy stress during the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019: A mediating model

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  • Qing‐Xiang Zheng
  • Xiu‐Min Jiang
  • Yan Lin
  • Gui‐Hua Liu
  • Yu‐Ping Lin
  • Yu‐Lan Kang
  • Xiu‐Wu Liu

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Aims and objectives To observe the psychological status of pregnant women during COVID‐19 pandemic, and to test a hypothetical model that estimates the influence of psychological response to COVID‐19 and security sense on pregnancy stress. Background COVID‐19 advanced rapidly and then spread worldwide. Pregnant women were more susceptible to the COVID‐19 infection. Furthermore, it is not clear whether this infection will increase the risk of congenital monstrosity, foetal growth restriction, premature delivery or cause other long‐term adverse effects. Design A descriptive, cross‐sectional survey. Methods A total of 331 pregnant women participated in this study. And this research adhered to the STROBE guideline. The psychological questionnaire for emergent events of public health, pregnancy stress scale and security questionnaire were used to collect data. The hypothetical path model was tested using the SPSS version 25.0 software and AMOS version 26.0 software. Results Fear and depression were the most common psychological responses among pregnant women during the COVID‐19 pandemic. The hypothesis model of this study fitted the data well, and the results showed that psychological response positively affected pregnancy stress, while security sense negatively affected pregnancy stress; security sense mediated between psychological response and pregnancy stress. Conclusion Nurses and midwives can help reduce the stress in pregnant women by alleviating their psychological response to the COVID‐19 pandemic and by improving their security sense. Relevance to clinical practice It is essential for the health staff to build trust with pregnant women and their families, and communicate accurate information to them. Nurses should promptly conduct a psychological response evaluation and psychological guidance for pregnant women to alleviate their fears and hypochondria related to COVID‐19.

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  • Qing‐Xiang Zheng & Xiu‐Min Jiang & Yan Lin & Gui‐Hua Liu & Yu‐Ping Lin & Yu‐Lan Kang & Xiu‐Wu Liu, 2020. "The influence of psychological response and security sense on pregnancy stress during the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019: A mediating model," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 29(21-22), pages 4248-4257, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jocnur:v:29:y:2020:i:21-22:p:4248-4257
    DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15460
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    1. Yunjun Hu & Lingling Shu & Huilin Zhang & Chen Wang & Chengfu Yu & Guanyu Cui, 2022. "Perceived Epidemic Risk and Depression Symptoms during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Mediating Role of Security and the Moderation Role of Perceived Discrimination," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(12), pages 1-14, June.

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