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Self-compassion, mindfulness and coping in relation to psychological symptoms in pregnant women in the first trimester

Background: Anxiety, depression and perceived stress in pregnant women are associated with a number of short-term and long-term negative health outcomes for the woman and child. The aim of the study was to examine the levels and relationships between self-compassion, mindfulness, coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and perceived stress. Subjects and methods: The study involved 153 pregnant women who, at the first examination (6 + 0-7 + 6 weeks of gestation), completed a questionnaire of socio- demographic data, Self-Compassion Scale, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Depression Questionnaire of the Center for Epidemiological Research and Perceived Stress Scale. Results: Participants average score suggests medium to high self-compassion and high mindfulness. Participants used more problem and emotion-focused coping and less avoidance. Clinically significant levels of depressive symptoms were present in more than a quarter of pregnant women. Subjects with higher levels of self-compassion and mindfulness had significantly lower levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. Significantly higher levels of anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms were experienced by subjects who used avoidance- focused coping. Self-compassion was significantly positively correlated with problem- focused coping, while mindfulness was significantly negatively correlated with avoidance. Self-compassion and mindfulness were significant negative predictors of anxiety, depression 1 and stress. Problem- focused coping had a significant positive contribution to depression, and avoidance showed a tendency toward a significant positive effect on stress. Results: The results indicate a significant role of self-compassion and mindfulness in predicting symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress in pregnant women in early pregnancy as a focus of non-pharmacological interventions aimed at early prevention of mental disorders in pregnant women

pregnant women ; self-compassion ; mindfulness ; coping with stress ; mental disorders

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