The Role of Spousal Support in Reducing Anxiety in Pregnant Women with Preeclampsia: A Scoping Review
Abstract
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that increases the psychological vulnerability of pregnant women, particularly anxiety, which has the potential to worsen pregnancy outcomes. One of the protective factors againts anxiety in pregnant women in high-risk pregnancies is spousal support, notably psychological support. This study aims to synthesize scientific evidence regarding the role of spousal support in reducing anxiety in pregnant women with preeclampsia. The study employed a scoping review method based on the Arksey and O’Malley framework and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines, with reporting following PRISMA-ScR. A literature search was conducted on PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar for publications from 2016 to 2025, yielding eight articles that met the inclusion criteria. This scoping review has synthesized articles from various study that are not limited to quantitative research only, but also qualitative, mixed-meyhod approaches, including systematic review and meta-analysis. The results of the review indicate that psychological, instrumental, and informational support from the husband, as well as his involvement in prenatal care, documented as having a beneficial impact in alleviating anxiety in pregnant women with preeclampsia. In conclusion, the active involvement of the husband through a family-centered care approach is an important strategy in managing pregnancies with preeclampsia to improve the mother’s psychological well-being and support better pregnancy outcomes. The spouses practically might helps pregnant women through emotional support, engaging in household chores, and enhancing knowledge about safe pregnancy care.
Keywords: Anxiety, Husband’s Support, Preeclampsia, Pregnant, Spousal
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