The biopsychosocial status of women during the antepartum period

Background: The time leading up to delivery significantly affects the state of a pregnant woman in each of the spheres of human functioning. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to assess the biopsychosocial status of women in the antepartum period. Material and methods: The study was carried out in St. Queen Jadwiga’s Clinical Regional Hospital No. 2 in Rzeszow. The study group consisted of 200 women awaiting delivery: 100 preparing for physiological delivery, and 100 qualified for elective Caesarean section. The following tools were used: Labor Anxiety Questionnaire, Social Support Scale, Sources of Social Support Questionnaire, Short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire, and the questionnaire developed by the author. Results: Statistical analyses showed a relationship between the biopsychosocial status of pregnant women and the planned mode of delivery. In turn, the sense of availability of social support was influenced by the place of residence and living conditions, the number of people cohabiting with the respondent, and the number of people with whom they maintained contact with during pregnancy. However, the occurrence of somatic complaints was found to be associated with the level of labor anxiety. Conclusion: The biopsychosocial status of women in the antepartum period is influenced by many factors. Proper social relations positively influence psychological well-being, which in turn is closely related to the lack of pain sensations in the biophysical sphere.