The Relationship Between Perceived Spousal Support, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Psychological Well-Being in High-Risk Pregnant Women

Year 2025, Volume: 12 Issue: 2, 189 - 196, 17.07.2025

Elif Keten Edis , Sevgi Derya Yanıç

https://doi.org/10.31125/globnursinsights.1744482

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to examine the relationship between perceived spousal support, intolerance of uncertainty, and psychological well-being in high-risk pregnant women.
Material and Methods: This cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted with 323 high-risk pregnant women. Research data were collected using the Introductory Information Form, the Perception of Spousal Support in Pregnancy Scale, the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation analysis and linear regression analysis.
Results: The mean age of the pregnant women was 28.31±4.72, their mean score on the perception of spousal support scale was 53.24±9.95, the intolerance of uncertainty scale was 41.85±8.72, and the psychological well-being scale was 36.94±6.75. A weak negative correlation was found between the perception of spousal support and intolerance of uncertainty during pregnancy, and a low positive correlation was found between psychological well-being (p<0.05). No correlation was found between intolerance of uncertainty and psychological well-being (p>0.05).
Conclusions: While the perception of spousal support increases in pregnancy, intolerance of uncertainty decreases. In addition, the perception of spousal support positively affects psychological well-being. Spousal support should be considered in interventions and assessments for high-risk pregnant women.
Implication for nursing practice/management or policy: The findings of this study emphasise the importance of spousal support on the well-being of high-risk pregnant women. The results provide information that will help nurses protect and increase the well-being of high-risk pregnant women. Healthcare managers and service providers should strive to ensure that spouses are involved in maternal care.

Keywords

High-risk pregnancy , Psychological factors , Uncertainty

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