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The association between maternal-fetal attachment and adherence to health behaviors among pregnant women.
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- Greek validation of the Pregnancy Experience Scale-Brief (PES-Brief): psychometric evaluation of prenatal stress in pregnant women.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Observational
- The mediating role of pregnancy-related anxiety between fetal movement self-monitoring adherence and maternal-fetal attachment in the third trimester.Frontiers in global women's health · 2026Article
- The relationship between mindful self-care and maternal-fetal attachment in pregnant women: the parallel mediating effects of positive and negative affect.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionThe attachment a mother feels for her fetus intensifies her duty to care for it, leading to a heightened desire to engage in behaviors that promote health. This research explored the association between maternal-fetal attachment (MFA) and adherence to health-related behaviors among pregnant women.
methodsThis cross-sectional study focused on 220 pregnant women in Jahrom City, and was conducted using a multi-stage random sampling strategy. The data were collected using the Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale paired with a questionnaire that addressed health behaviors relevant to pregnancy. The data were analyzed using SPSS18 software, employing linear regression and the Pearson correlation test. A p-value of less than 0.05 was deemed significant.
resultsThe mean age of participants was 28.06 ± 5.12 years. The adherence to health behaviors in pregnant women yielded a mean score of 174.51 ± 20.20. Pearson's correlation test revealed a significant statistical association between MFA and adherence to health behaviors (r = 0.54, p < 0.001). The linear regression analysis showed that the dimensions of interaction with the fetus (β = 0.19) and the act of surrendering to the fetus (β = 0.27) could explain 35% of the variance in adherence to health behaviors (F = 14.12, R2 = 0.35, p < 0.001).
conclusionThis study highlights a significant association between MFA and adherence to health behaviors throughout pregnancy. Supportive measures may strengthen MFA, promoting self-care practices and behaviors, ultimately resulting in improved health for both the mother and her fetus.
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