Izvori i značaj socijalne podrške tokom trudnoće
Sources and Importance of Social Support During Pregnancy

Summary/Abstract: Social support refers to various aspects of social relations, therefore it includes mechanisms that can protect the individual from the negative effects of stress. Social support and social relations are considered important because they contribute to improving the quality of health. The results of the research indicate that the mother’s health condition, as well as the level of symptoms of depression and anxiety, and the successful adjustment to parenthood are associated with a higher level of social support during pregnancy. The aim of this study is to provide an overview of knowledge about social support and its role and importance during pregnancy, and to examine the perceived social support by close people among pregnant women in the Sarajevo Canton. The study, which was conducted in May 2019, involved 94 pregnant women (N = 94) in the Sarajevo Canton. In order to obtain information on how pregnant women in the Sarajevo Canton perceive social support, the Perceived Social Support Questionnaire was applied, and data on individual socio-demographic characteristics were collected. Qualitative analysis of the collected data yielded results that indicate that pregnant women in the Sarajevo Canton often have at their disposal various forms of social support from close people in their environment. Ultimately, it is of the most importance for pregnant women to have people who will encourage them during the stressful period of pregnancy. The practical implications of the work are primarily related to the possibilities of planning and implementing preventive activities aimed at improving the quality of mental and physical health of pregnant women.

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