Depression, anxiety, coping skills, and quality of life among antenatal women

Mohd Arifin, Siti Roshaidai and Mohd Abadi, Nur Aqilah and Kamaruddin, Amalia and Mohd Mohadis, Hazwani and Abd Aziz, Karimah Hanim and Musa, Ramli and Muhammad, Noor Azimah and Abang Abdullah, Khadijah Hasanah and Syed Mohideen, Fathima Begum and Marhusin, Mohd Fadzli and Che Mat, Khairi and Mohd Noor, Hanisah and Mat Napes, Malini and Astuti, Andari Wuri (2025) Depression, anxiety, coping skills, and quality of life among antenatal women. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 21 (6). pp. 127-132. ISSN 1675-8544 E-ISSN 2636-9346

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Abstract

Introduction: Untreated antenatal depression and anxiety strongly reduce the quality of life and create a considerable economic and social burden on the individual, family, and community. Whilst there were few studies conducted on mental health among antenatal women in Malaysia, variables such as coping skills and quality of life were neglected in those studies. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression and anxiety among antenatal women in Kuantan, Pahang and its association with coping skills and quality of life. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted at seven antenatal clinics in Kuantan, Pahang. Participants were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The questionnaire consisted of four parts: sociodemographic profiles, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), Coping Skills questionnaire and Quality of Life and health literacy questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Mann Whitney test and Spearman correlation. Result: A total of 224 antenatal women responded to the survey. The prevalence of depression and anxiety among antenatal women in Kuantan, Pahang was 29.9% (n=67) and 20.5% (n=46), respectively. The mean for coping skills and quality of life recorded was 39.75 (10.48) and 89.31 (16.60), respectively. The study also proved that there was an association between depression and anxiety with quality of life (p=0.000). A correlation was found between coping skills and quality of life (r=0.540, p=0.001). Conclusion: This study calls for a mental health screening during pregnancy, periodically counselling session and promoting mental health awareness can reduce depression and anxiety among antenatal women.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Pregnancy, depression, anxiety, coping skills, coping strategies
Subjects:	R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics > RG500 Obstetrics R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics > RG551 Pregnancy R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics > RG560 Psychology of pregnancy R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics > RG951 Maternity nursing. Obstetrical nursing R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics > RG940 Maternal care. Prenatal care services R Medicine > RT Nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Special Care Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Medicine
Depositing User:	Dr. Siti Roshaidai Mohd Arifin
Date Deposited:	14 Aug 2025 14:04
Last Modified:	14 Aug 2025 14:04
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/122673

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