On 30/9/2025, Maha Sudki Hmeidan Nahal published a new study in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth titled Perceived Social Support and Anxiety Symptoms among the Palestinian Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.
The article aimed to explore the relationship between perceived social support and anxiety symptoms among pregnant women in the West Bank, Palestine.The results of this study demonstrated that the pregnant women’s state anxiety was moderately and negatively associated with higher levels of perceived social support. The presence of strong support systems within Palestinian society appears to buffer against anxiety, despite the ongoing political and environmental challenges in the region.
Based on these findings, practical efforts should focus on strengthening family- and community-based support mechanisms for pregnant women in Palestine. Policy makers and healthcare providers, particularly midwives and obstetricians, should be trained to routinely assess levels of social support and anxiety during antenatal visits. Integrating brief, culturally sensitive mental health screenings in routine prenatal care could help identify women at risk early. Moreover, targeted interventions—such as support groups, counseling services, and psychosocial education sessions—should be designed to enhance emotional support for expectant mothers, particularly in highly stressful settings.
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