The effect of psychological resilience, social support, and birth stories on vaginal birth beliefs of pregnant women
Abstract
In this study, the researchers investigated the effect of psychological resilience, perceived social support, and birth stories on the vaginal birth beliefs of 428 pregnant women. The effect of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) variables on the Belief Scale for Vaginal Birth (BSVB) was 6.5% (R2adjusted = 0.065, F(2,425) = 14.656, p < 0.001). A positive correlation was found between BSVB total score and MSPSS and CD-RISC total score (p < 0.05). Exposure to positive birth stories through listening, watching, and reading has been shown to strengthen individuals’ confidence in the feasibility and benefits of vaginal birth (OR 1.176, 1.203, 1.265, p < 0.05, respectively).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Resilience and Mental Health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Health Care For Women International
- Volume
- 47
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 172–194
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN