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ArticleGeneral psychiatry2025

Prevalence and risk factors for antenatal anxiety in the first trimester among Chinese pregnant women.

Shuyin Xu, Yilin Peng, Mengqi Xu, Junzhe Cheng, Jintao Xiong, Xuemei Qin, Zhuo Peng, Weiguo Mao, Meiqun Xiao, Mi Wang and 6 more

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Shuyin Xu *Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and National Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Yilin Peng *Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and National Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Mengqi XuDepartment of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and National Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Junzhe ChengDepartment of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and National Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Jintao XiongDepartment of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and National Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Xuemei QinDepartment of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and National Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Zhuo PengDepartment of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and National Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Weiguo MaoDepartment of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and National Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Meiqun XiaoDepartment of Obstetrics, Baoan Women's and Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Mi WangDepartment of Mental Health Center, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Li ZhangDepartment of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and National Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Yumeng JuDepartment of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and National Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Jin LiuDepartment of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and National Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6485-1985
Yan YuDepartment of Obstetrics, Baoan Women's and Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Bangshan LiuDepartment of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and National Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9355-2183
Yan ZhangDepartment of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, and National Center for Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2944-3820

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Abstract

abstractBackground: Antenatal anxiety (AA) is a common mental disorder during pregnancy and adversely affects the well-being of both pregnant women and their offspring. The prevalence of AA is exceptionally high in the first trimester, yet there is a lack of studies focusing exclusively on AA in the first trimester. Aims: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of AA among Chinese pregnant women during the first trimester. Methods: We retrospectively retrieved and analysed data on the mental health screening of perinatal women at Shenzhen Baoan Women's and Children's Hospital in China from 1 January 2020 to 31 January 2024. A total of 42 013 pregnant women with less than 14 weeks of gestation were assessed using the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7). A GAD-7 score ≥10 indicates AA. Univariable analyses and multivariable logistic regression were employed to identify risk factors for AA. Results: Among the participants, 1066 (2.54%) experienced AA in the first trimester. Factors associated with a higher risk of AA included being under 25 years old, temporary residence, below senior high school education, low or moderate economic status, primipara, unplanned pregnancy, smoking, alcohol use, lack of exercise, low or moderate living conditions, low or moderate marital satisfaction and reluctance to discuss troubles with others. Conclusions: AA manifests as a multifaceted phenomenon influenced by various sociodemographic, obstetrical, lifestyle and psychosocial factors. Preventing AA requires collaboration among hospitals, communities and families.

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