Psychological Status During the Second Pregnancy and Its Influencing Factors

Abstract

ObjectiveTo investigate the psychological status of women during their second pregnancy.MethodsA total of 162 women who were pregnant for the second time were selected as the research subjects. The general demographic data and pregnancy-related conditions of the subjects were investigated by a questionnaire developed for this study. The anxiety and depression of the subjects were evaluated with a self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and a self-rating depression scale (SDS).ResultsThe subjects scored themselves on the SAS and on the SDS. There was a statistically significant difference when comparing the scores and total scores with the domestic norm. Statistical data analysis was conducted using SPSS 19.0 software. The results of a multi-factor logistics regression analysis showed that four factors, namely a low age, low education level, low monthly household income and foetal sex expectations, were the main influencing factors for the occurrence of anxiety among women during their second pregnancies (p < 0.05). Three factors, namely a low education level, low monthly household income and a poor relationship between the husband and wife, were the main influencing factors for the occurrence of depression among the subjects (p < 0.05).ConclusionDuring their second pregnancies, women have different degrees of anxiety and depression. Measures should be taken to intervene and guide women who develop these adverse emotions.