title: The perceived risk of pregnancy as a mediator of the association between prenatal maternal self-efficacy and postnatal subjective well-being.
abstract: The present study examined the mediating role of a mother's appraisal of the risk of being pregnant in the association between prenatal maternal self-efficacy and postnatal subjective well-being, regardless of actual objective risk. Recruited through public health funds, 582 Israeli women filled out self-reported questionnaires during the third trimester of their pregnancy and about eight weeks postnatal. Results confirmed a mediating effect, implying that health professionals treating pregnant women, have the ability to impact maternal subjective well-being, beyond their physical condition, through their regular pregnancy monitoring checkups. The results are discussed in light of Transactional Stress Theory.
authors.affiliation: School of Social work, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel. Electronic address: mirikp@ariel.ac.il.
authors.forename: Kestler-Peleg
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Miri
authors.affiliation: School of Social work, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel.
authors.forename: Hamama-Raz
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Yaira
authors.affiliation: School of Social work, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel.
authors.forename: Lavenda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Osnat
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D059026:Diagnostic Self Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000068097:Maternal Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology; D010465:Perception; D011181:Postnatal Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D037841:Pregnant People / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D020377:Self Efficacy; D057566:Self Report; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Maternal self-efficacy; Maternal well-being; Perceived risk