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The study aims to evaluate the impact of positive psychology interventions on depression and anxiety levels among pregnant women exposed to IPV during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 3, 2026Health Science Reports0 citationsOpen Access

The Impacts of Positive Psychology on Depression, Anxiety, and Conflict Resolution Tactics in Pregnant Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence During the COVID‐19 Pandemic: A Quasi‐Experimental Study

SOSohaila OrdikhaniKermanshah University of Medical Sciences SHSousan Heydarpour NJNasrin JaberghaderiKermanshah University of Medical Sciences

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The study aims to evaluate the impact of positive psychology interventions on depression and anxiety levels among pregnant women exposed to IPV during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quasi-experimental design focusing on pregnant women experiencing IPV during COVID-19
Interventions based on positive psychology principles
Assessment of depression, anxiety symptoms, and conflict resolution strategies before and after interventions.
Positive psychology interventions significantly reduced levels of depression and anxiety (p<0.05)
Improved conflict resolution strategies were observed post-intervention (p<0.05)

Abstract

Background and Aims: Intimate partner violence (IPV) can negatively impact both maternal and fetal outcomes. The present study aimed to determine the effects of positive psychology-based interventions on the levels of depression and anxiety symptoms, as well as conflict resolution strategies, in pregnant women exposed to IPV during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: < 0.05. Results: < 0.05). Conclusion: Positive psychology-based interventions appear to be effective in alleviating psychological distress and strengthening conflict resolution strategies among pregnant women exposed to intimate partner violence.

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