Investigating the Relationship between Mental Health and Insomnia in Pregnant Women Referred to Health Centers in Estahban
Abstract: Pregnancy is the
most sensitive period in women's life which makes many physical and mental
changes. Sleep problems are one of the issues that are reported by pregnant
women; it appears to be associated with psychological consequences in pregnant
women. This study aims to investigate the relationship between mental health
and insomnia in pregnant women referred to health centers in estahban. This
descriptive-analytic study has been done on 182 pregnant women referred to
health centers of Estahban in 2015 by available sampling method. Research tools
used in this study were general health questionnaire 28 (GHQ 28) and insomnia
severity index (ISI).Data were analyzed using Chi-Square and Pearson
Correlation tests in SPSS 22 software. Research findings showed that 46.2% of
women were suspected of mental disorders, and 58.8% of them suffered from
insomnia. According to Chi-square test, there was a significant relationship
between total score of mental health and a total score of insomnia(r=0.58,
p<0.05). Also, a significant relationship was observed in all variables of
mental health and insomnia (p<0.05). Results indicate a high level of mental
disorders as well as insomnia among pregnant women; also, the mutual effect of
these diseases on each other. As a result, sleep hygiene education as well as
appropriate consideration and counseling to pregnant women to treat disorders
for achieving a safe pregnancy are recommended.
Keywords: insomnia; mental
health; pregnant women
Author: Naemeh Ali Babaie,
Sudabeh Purhashemi
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg150384
