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Psychological Impact and Women’s Evaluation of the First-Trimester Pre-Eclampsia Screening and Prevention: ASPRE Trial

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  • Ana V. Nikčević

    (Department of Psychology, Kingston University, London KT1 2EE, UK)

  • Chiara Sacchi

    (Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, University of Padova, 35121 Padova, Italy)

  • Claudia Marino

    (Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, University of Padova, 35121 Padova, Italy)

  • Neil O’Gorman

    (Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, D08 XW7X Dublin, Ireland)

  • Liona C. Poon

    (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China)

  • Kypros H. Nicolaides

    (Harris Birthright Research Centre of Fetal Medicine, King’s College Hospital, London SE5 8BB, UK)

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to extend the understanding of the psychological impact of the first-trimester pre-eclampsia (PE) screening on women identified as high risk for preterm PE. We examined the differences between low- vs. high-risk women throughout pregnancy in: symptoms of distress (anxiety, depression, physical and mental health, and worry), health behaviour changes, the experience of pregnancy, and attitudes towards PE screening. Methods: This study was nested within the ASPRE trial. Pregnant women were screened for preterm-PE risk status in the first trimester; the assessments were carried out before the screening, in the second and in the third trimester (n = 155 low-risk women and N = 82 high-risk women in the second trimester). Results: The high-risk-for-PE women exhibited more depressive symptoms compared to the low-risk women in the second but not in the third trimester. No differences were observed between the two groups in other distress symptoms or in the women’s evaluation of their experience of pregnancy. The high-risk group reported greater health behaviour changes compared to the low-risk group, but this was moderated by depression levels. Conclusions: Overall, pregnant women reported positive attitudes towards first-trimester PE screening, despite transient depressive symptoms. This study offers supportive evidence concerning the appropriateness of PE screening in ethical terms.

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  • Ana V. Nikčević & Chiara Sacchi & Claudia Marino & Neil O’Gorman & Liona C. Poon & Kypros H. Nicolaides, 2023. "Psychological Impact and Women’s Evaluation of the First-Trimester Pre-Eclampsia Screening and Prevention: ASPRE Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(7), pages 1-12, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:7:p:5418-:d:1117054
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