Pregnancy-related Anxiety : Theory, Research, and Practice, Paperback

by Dryer, Rachel (EDT); Brunton, Robyn (EDT)

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Pregnancy-related Anxiety : Theory, Research, and Practice, Paperback by Dryer, Rachel (EDT); Brunton, Robyn (EDT), ISBN 1032125004, ISBN-13 9781032125008, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UK This book provides a collective examination of the theoretical, empirical, and clinical perspectives of pregnancy-related anxiety. Pregnancy-related anxiety is a distinct form of anxiety that is experienced by pregnant women and is characterized by pregnancy-specific fears and worries. This form of anxiety has been associated with a range of negative obstetric, neonatal, and maternal outcomes. There has been increased research interest in this form of anxiety, particularly over the last 15 years. The content is organized in three sections. The first section provides a thorough understanding of pregnancy-related anxiety, ranging from its historical development, evidence of its distinctiveness to the antecedents and outcomes of this anxiety for the mother and child. The second section examines key clinical issues around diagnosis and treatment specifically, current diagnosis/screening for this anxiety and approaches for intervention and treatment. The final section considers emerging areas of research such as pertinent issues around culture and acculturation which are key issues in an increasingly multicultural world. Moreover, the effects of pregnancy-related anxiety on the woman’s broader psychosocial functioning are considered with specific chapters on body image and sexual abuse, two key

• ISBN: 9781032125008
• Condition: Fine

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