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Perceived stress and life satisfaction in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: the mediating role of fear of childbirth and self-esteem.
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- Comparison of the effects of haptonomy application and mindfulness-based stress reduction on psychological well-being, perceived stress, and fear of childbirth in primiparous women: a randomized controlled trial.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2026Trial
- Stress and the Level of Fear of Childbirth Among Pregnant Women in Poland During the Pandemic-The Importance of a Sense of Coherence and Partner Support.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Fear of COVID-19, Stress, Fear of Childbirth, Hardiness and Life Satisfaction in Polish Pregnant Women During the Pandemic.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Stress and quality of life postpreterm birth during polycrises: prospective cohort study.AJOG global reports · 2025Article
- Relationships Between Self-Esteem and Personal Attributes, Income, Consumption, and Assets: Japanese Panel Study.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected the functioning and well-being of pregnant women. Negative feelings during pregnancy and the difficult pandemic situation may be the reason behind the perceived fear of childbirth, which can negatively affect the pregnant women's life satisfaction. On the other hand, some protective factors, such as self-esteem, might mediate the relationship between perceived stress and well-being in pregnant women. PARTICIPANTS AND PROCEDURE: Our study aimed to determine the relationship between perceived stress, fear of childbirth, self-esteem and life satisfaction. A total of 262 Polish pregnant women participated in this study. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), Fear of Childbirth Scale (KLP II), Self-Esteem Scale (SES) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were used in the study.
resultsThe results showed that perceived stress, fear of childbirth and self-esteem acted as significant predictors of life satisfaction in the tested group of pregnant women. Additionally, fear of childbirth and self-esteem played a mediational role in the relationship between perceived stress and life satisfaction.
conclusionsAccording to Diener's concept, life satisfaction is an important component of one's subjective well-being and health. Therefore, it is important to analyse factors that may mediate the impact of stress on pregnant women's life satisfaction. The present results might suggest that during pregnancy and preparation for childbirth, women should be provided with appropriate psychological care. Support from medical and psychological specialists, as well as from relatives, can reduce the level of perceived fears and strengthen personal resources. Based on the present results, we conclude that the fear of childbirth and the self-esteem of pregnant women should not be underestimated, as they are important predictors of their life satisfaction.
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