ArticleScandinavian journal of primary health care2025
Worries and information seeking during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study among 1402 expectant Norwegian women active on social media platforms.
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- Effects of Digital Health Interventions on Breastfeeding Rates, Self-Efficacy, and Knowledge: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Pooled it
- Too much care? Increasing checkup frequencies and declining role of general practitioners in antenatal care in Norway (2010-2021).Scandinavian journal of primary health care · 2026Article
- The effect of traumatic birth perception and fear of childbirth on cesarean section intention.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Development of the cyberchondria severity scale in pregnancy (CSS-P).BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Expectant Mothers' Reflections on Childhood and Parenting: Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Association of Self-Rated Health in Pregnancy With Maternal Childhood Experiences, Socioeconomic Status, Parity, and Choice of Antenatal Care Providers: Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundPregnant women often navigate extensive information from healthcare professionals, social networks and online sources, which can increase anxiety. Understanding their concerns and preferred information sources is crucial for effective antenatal care.
objectiveTo explore worries and information-seeking behaviour among pregnant women in Norway using social media.
methodsAn anonymous, web-based survey was conducted among 1402 pregnant women in Norway from January to March 2022, distributed via Facebook and Instagram. The survey covered 11 pregnancy worries, eight postpartum worries, information sources and thoughts regarding childbirth.
resultsNearly, all participants had concerns, mainly about foetal anomalies (99%,
conclusionsPregnancy and postpartum worries are widespread among pregnant women using social media, especially among first-time mothers and those with financial insecurity. Most pregnant women prefer quality-assured websites and healthcare personnel for information. Antenatal care could benefit from offering more tailored information and follow-up, particularly for first-time mothers and financially insecure women.
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