Objectives Psychological distress in pregnancy is associated with adverse postnatal
outcomes. We aimed to identify how social support and women's empowerment are …

Introduction Pregnancy is generally viewed as a time of fulfillment and joy; however, for
many women it can be a stressful event. In South Asia it is associated with cultural stigmas …

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the association between perceived social support
during pregnancy and levels of anxiety among postpartum women using an anxiety-specific …

Purpose The vulnerability and prevalence of common psychiatric illnesses, that is, anxiety
and depression are very high at the time of pregnancy in the socio‐cultural context of …

Anxiety during pregnancy is highly prevalent in low‐and middle‐income countries. The
relative importance of different sources and types of perceived support in the Pakistani …

Background Pregnancy can be a stressful period for most women and their family members,
and the mental wellbeing of pregnant women can face serious challenges. Social support …

Objective a wide range of psychosocial variables may influence pregnant women's
psychological status. However the association between marital and social support, anxiety …

Introduction: Pregnancy is associated with psychological, physiological and social shifts,
and can be a vulnerable time in a woman's life. Despite a growing understanding of the …

Background: One in five women suffer from anxiety during pregnancy. Untreated anxiety is a
risk factor for postnatal depression and is associated with adverse birth outcomes. Despite …

Anxiety during pregnancy affects women worldwide and is highly prevalent in Pakistan. The
Psychological Outcome Profiles (PSYCHLOPS) questionnaire is an instrument used in …