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Mostafaei M, Mokhtari Zanjani M, Emamghooli Khooshehchin T. The effect of group counseling with positive psychological approach on psychological capital of pregnant women: A randomized clinical trial. PCNM 2025; 15 (3)
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Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran. , khoosheh@zums.ac.ir
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Background: In addition to physical changes, pregnancy is associated with many psychological and social changes, which can have adverse effects on the consequences of pregnancy and even the future of the infant.
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of group counseling using a positive psychological approach on pregnant women's psychological capital.
Methods: This randomized clinical trial was performed on 56 pregnant mothers visiting Zanjan health centers. Positive psychological interventions were performed twice a week for 8 sessions of 60 minutes. Data collection was performed using McGee's Psychological Capital Questionnaire in three stages: before, after, and six weeks after the intervention. and the data were analyzed using chi-square, independent t-test, Mann-Whitney, Friedman, and variance analysis with repeated measurements.
Results: The mean scores of psychological capital and its subscales (self-efficacy, resilience, hope, and optimism) at post-test in the intervention group were significantly higher than the control group (P <0.05). The mean difference in scores six weeks after the intervention was significant in the Psychological Capital variable (P =0.049). However, no significant difference was observed in any of its subscales (P >0.05).
Conclusion: Positive group counseling can improve psychological capital in pregnant women. Therefore, it is recommended that such interventions to promote mental health during pregnancy be considered by health policymakers.
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of group counseling using a positive psychological approach on pregnant women's psychological capital.
Methods: This randomized clinical trial was performed on 56 pregnant mothers visiting Zanjan health centers. Positive psychological interventions were performed twice a week for 8 sessions of 60 minutes. Data collection was performed using McGee's Psychological Capital Questionnaire in three stages: before, after, and six weeks after the intervention. and the data were analyzed using chi-square, independent t-test, Mann-Whitney, Friedman, and variance analysis with repeated measurements.
Results: The mean scores of psychological capital and its subscales (self-efficacy, resilience, hope, and optimism) at post-test in the intervention group were significantly higher than the control group (P <0.05). The mean difference in scores six weeks after the intervention was significant in the Psychological Capital variable (P =0.049). However, no significant difference was observed in any of its subscales (P >0.05).
Conclusion: Positive group counseling can improve psychological capital in pregnant women. Therefore, it is recommended that such interventions to promote mental health during pregnancy be considered by health policymakers.
Type of Study: Orginal research |
Subject:
Midwifery
Received: 2025/09/16 | Accepted: 2025/10/2 | Published: 2025/10/2
Received: 2025/09/16 | Accepted: 2025/10/2 | Published: 2025/10/2
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