Treating Anxiety During Pregnancy: Patient Concerns About Pharmaceutical Treatment

ConclusionOur findings underscore the importance of a pregnant woman ’s perceptions of potential side-effects and long-term effects of pharmacotherapy, both for herself and her offspring. These results point to specific factors that may be important to address in communication with patients about pharmacotherapy for anxiety disorders during pregnancy. Such an under standing may help clinicians provide more effective guidance and information about treatment options for anxiety disorders during pregnancy, and increase patients’ willingness to engage in those treatments.
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - Category: Health Management Source Type: research