Church Member Support Benefits Psychological Well-Being of Pregnant African American Women.
Depression during pregnancy is common, and pregnant African American (AA) women are more likely to experience depressive symptoms compared with pregnant non-Hispanic white women. This study explored AA women's experience of church attendance, church member support, depressive symptoms, and psychological well-being at 15-25 weeks' gestation. Nurses need to be aware of the importance of church support and encourage clergy and church members to be supportive of pregnant women.
Carmen
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Giurgescu
Nicole L
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Murn
D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D002835:Christianity; D002977:Clergy; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D064698:Parish Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011247:Pregnancy; D037841:Pregnant People / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support; D055815:Young Adult