Relationship Between Perceived Social Support And Complaints During Pregnancy And Their Effects On Quality Of Life

Abstract

Objective : The current study aimed to determine the relationship perceived social support with pregnancy complaints and quality of life during pregnancy. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 493 pregnant women from January 2018 to – January 2019. Study data was collected using a Descriptive Characteristics Form, Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale and Complaints During Pregnancy and Their Effects On Quality of Life Scale. Descriptive statistics, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, independent-samples t-test, One-Way ANOVA were used in data assessment and Tukey’s-b test and Pearson correlation analysis were used in post-hoc correlation analyses. Results: A statistically significant negative correlation was detected between the effect of pregnancy complaints on quality of life total score and the perceived social support. Gestational week, planning status of pregnancy and social support were found to be statistically significant factors affecting the pregnancy complaints and quality of life. Conclusions: Nurses may offer care, training and consultation services to increase the social support and quality of life of pregnant women.