Hubungan Dukungan Suami dengan Kecemasan Ibu Hamil Trimester Tiga, Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between husband support and anxiety levels in pregnant women in the third trimester through the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. The third trimester is a critical period before childbirth which is often accompanied by high anxiety due to physical changes, discomfort, and concern about the condition of the fetus and the birth process. Anxiety that is not handled properly can have a negative impact on the mother's health, fetal well-being, and smooth delivery. In this context, husband's support is seen as a protective factor that can reduce the anxiety of pregnant women.

The SLR method is used to identify, evaluate, and synthesize evidence from relevant studies. The literature selection process is carried out using the PRISMA flow by browsing PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science databases. Of the 530 articles identified, only 10 articles met the inclusion criteria and were further analyzed. The results of the synthesis show that the husband's support has a negative relationship with the anxiety level of the third trimester pregnant woman, which means that the higher the support provided, the lower the level of anxiety experienced by the mother. The support includes emotional aspects (empathy, attention), instrumental (practical, financial), and informational (knowledge related to pregnancy).

The study also found a variety of contexts that affect this relationship, such as pregnancy status (primigravida vs. multigravida), Covid-19 pandemic conditions, and cultural factors. Overall, this finding confirms that the husband's active involvement plays an important role in maintaining the mental health of pregnant women, increasing the readiness to face childbirth, and supporting the overall quality of pregnancy.