Neuroticism is associated with higher antenatal care utilization in obstetric low ‐risk women

ConclusionsNeuroticism was associated with higher utilization of publicly financed antenatal care in obstetric low ‐risk women, even after adjusting for predisposing and need factors. Future studies should address the benefits of interventions as a complement to routine antenatal care programs to reduce subclinical anxiety.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - November 20, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Cathrine Axfors, Charlotte Hellgren, Helena Volgsten, Agneta Skoog Svanberg, Lisa Ekselius, Anna ‐Karin Wikström, Mia Ramklint, Alkistis Skalkidou, Inger Sundström‐Poromaa Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research