Perceived Social Support and Comfort Level of Turkish Pregnant Women: A correlational study

Authors : Ekin Dila Topaloğlu Ören, Seda Çetin Avcı, Melike Kahveci, Nuray Egelioğlu Cetişli

Pages : 406-414

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Publication Date : 2025-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Background: Social support and comfort level during pregnancy are very important for pregnant women to have a healthy pregnancy process for themselves and their babies. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the factors affecting perceived social support and comfort level and the relationship between perceived social support and comfort level in pregnant women. Methods: The research was descriptive and correlational type. The study was conducted with 272 pregnant women who came to the obstetrics policlinic. Data were collected using the Individual Identification Form, the MSPSS, and the PCS. Results: The mean age of the pregnant women was 28.81±4.74 years. The MSPSS score averaged 69.03±6.95, while the PCS score was 65.31±3.80. Significant differences were found in education level, employment status, family type, income, marriage duration, marriage age, number of living children, desired gender, and perceived social support and comfort levels (p<0.05). Additionally, trimester, number of pregnancies, and satisfaction with the baby\\\'s sex significantly influenced PCS scores(p<0.05). There was a moderate positive correlation between MSPSS and PCS scores (r=0.609; p=0.000). Comfort Level increased perceived social support by 1.1 units (B=1.113; R2=0.371). Conclusions: Perceived social support and comfort level were affected by each other in pregnant women. Healthcare providers, especially nurses, should assess and integrate social support and comfort levels into prenatal care for pregnant women.
Keywords : Algılanan sosyal destek, gebelik, konfor, Prenatal Konfor Ölçeği, kadınlar.

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