Table 4. Multivariate analysis of the factors associated with maternal stress among pregnant women (in the first trimester of pregnancy) as evaluated by the Antenatal Perceived Stress Inventory
Dimensionβ (95% CI)P value
'Medical and obstetric risks or fetal health'
History of prior spontaneous miscarriage0.001
 Yes0.61 (0.25 to 0.96)
 No1
Nulliparous0.03
 Yes0.38 (0.04 to 0.71)
 No1
'Psychosocial changes during pregnancy'
History of prior spontaneous miscarriage0.27
 Yes–0.21 (–0.59 to 0.16)
 No1
High-school diploma or higher0.01
 Yes–0.83 (–1.50 to –0.16)
 No1