Effect of attending childbirth education classes on psychological distress in pregnant women measured by means of the General Health Questionnaire.

نویسندگان

  • Dorota Jakubiec
  • Katarzyna Jagielska
  • Mikołaj Karmowski
  • Katarzyna Kubicka
  • Andrzej Karmowski
  • Krzysztof A Sobiech
چکیده

BACKGROUND Pregnancy brings about many changes in a woman's life in somatic, psychological and social spheres. Therefore, many women decide to participate in childbirth education classes. The aim of study was to determine the differences in emotional distress between women who participated in childbirth education classes and these who did not. MATERIAL AND METHODS Seventy first-time mothers after labor were examined. Based on a survey carried out, the women were divided into two equal groups. Group I consisted of women who had participated in childbirth education classes and Group II of women who had not. The data was gathered by means of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) adapted to Polish conditions. RESULTS There were no differences either in age or in BMI rates among the examined women. The level of education and knowledge about labor was significantly higher among the participants of childbirth classes. The results of the GHQ-12 revealed that women from Group I had a better mental status than women from Group II. Significant differences were observed in terms of sleep deprivation, overcoming difficulties and in the ability to enjoy daily activities. CONCLUSIONS Participation in childbirth classes has a significant influence on psychological well-being in pregnant women as measured by the GHQ-12.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University

دوره 23 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014