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The Relationship Between Climate Change Worry and Symptoms of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Turkish Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background/Objectives: This study aimed to examine the relationship between climate change worry and symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression in pregnant women. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted with 367 pregnant women. Data were collected using the “Personal Information Form,” the “Climate Change Worry Scale (CCWS),” and the “Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21).” Spearman rho and Kruskal–Wallis-H Test were used to analyze the data. Results: The mean total score for the CCWS was 20.22 ± 8.20. Significant differences in the scores for the CCWS were found for the levels of education, economic income, stated concern regarding climate change, and perceived effects of climate change for their location (p < 0.05). Significant positive correlations also became apparent between the overall scores and subscale scores for the CCWS and the DASS-21 (p < 0.001). Conclusions: In conclusion, the findings of this study indicate that climate change concern is significantly associated with depression, anxiety, and stress among pregnant women.

Source: Healthcare

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare14040493

Authors: Selver Bezgin, Sibel Akgül Kartal

Institution: Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi

Language: English

Topic: Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,258