Document Type : Original Article
Researchers
1 Ph.D. Candidate in Social Work, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran
2 Associate Professor of Sociology, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran
3 Associate Professor of Social work Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran
Ministerial Ethics Committee
Pregnancy is accompanied by extensive physiological, hormonal, and psychological changes, making women vulnerable in various physical, psychological, and social dimensions. Numerous studies have confirmed the high prevalence of mental health problems, including depression and anxiety, during pregnancy. These problems are particularly exacerbated in pregnant women residing in disadvantaged areas or exposed to social stressors such as domestic violence, poverty, and addiction.
Despite the significance of this issue, Iran has not paid sufficient attention to the mental and social health of pregnant mothers, and specialized interventions in this area are limited. Therefore, this research aims to design a comprehensive model for social work interventions during pregnancy, with the goal of improving the mental and social health of mothers.
This research employs a mixed-methods approach. In the qualitative phase, semi-structured interviews with pregnant women are conducted to explore their psychological and social needs in depth. In the subsequent phase, data from the qualitative phase, along with the opinions of social work experts, are used in the Delphi method to design and validate the intervention model.
The sample population in the first phase includes pregnant women experiencing their first pregnancy who visit health centers in Tehran. In the second phase, the sample population consists of experienced social work experts in the field of health.
It is expected that the results of this research will provide a comprehensive and effective model for social work interventions during pregnancy, contributing to the improvement of the mental and social health of mothers.