Effect of Psychological Support on Mood and Type of Delivery of Primigravida / 中国心理卫生杂志

Objective:To study the mental state of primigravida before delivery and the effect of psychological help on their mood and delivery type.Method:272 primigravida who was just near their delivery were assessed with STAI and VAS for anxiety in Labor, 152 of them received psychological help including support from medical staff and family members in a sweet environment with accompanied family members?The other 120 primigravida received routine labor service.Result:During labor, primigravida had bad mood,psychological help deceased their anxiety and fear, and was helpful in upgrading the rate of delivery.Conclusion:Bad mood of primigravida is common, supportive attitude and environment are helpful to both mental state and their delivery.