Factors associated with perinatal anxiety in postpartum women at a health center in 2020

• Autor: Rivera Morales, Mariana
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2024
• Institución: Instituto Nacional Materno Perinatal
• Repositorio: Revista Peruana de Investigación Materno Perinatal
• Lenguaje: español
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• Enlace del recurso: https://investigacionmaternoperinatal.inmp.gob.pe/index.php/rpinmp/article/view/392
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: Ansiedad; Periodo postparto; pandemia; factores desencadenantes

Introduction: The postpartum period, while a natural biological event, is characterized by significant emotional vulnerability, during which women may face various conflicting experiences. Objective: To determine the factors associated with perinatal anxiety in postpartum women treated at a health center in 2020. Materials and Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional, analytical, and observational study was conducted. The population consisted of 87 postpartum women treated at the Delicias de Villa Health Center. Sociodemographic, clinical, and obstetric data were collected through a questionnaire, and the Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS) was used to measure anxiety. Statistical analysis included Poisson regression to calculate adjusted prevalence ratios, considering statistical significance at a p-value <0,05. Results: The prevalence of perinatal anxiety was 17,24%. Significant factors associated with perinatal anxiety included foreign nationality (aPR: 14,38; 95% CI: 2,34-88,14; p=0,004), while residence in settlements and primiparity showed marginal associations. Conclusion: Being of foreign nationality is significantly associated with a higher risk of perinatal anxiety, highlighting the need for targeted interventions for vulnerable groups in primary care settings.