Abdullah S Alshehri, May H AlQahtani, Hana A AlZuabi, Waad S Alshahrani, Halah O Alamawi, Aseel A Almandeel, Faisal A Al-Suwaidan, Ahmed Saleh
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Abstract
Objectives: To explore the concerns among females in Riyadh city with multiple sclerosis (MS) regarding motherhood and pregnancy outcomes.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data were collected using an online questionnaire. Women who were aged 18-50 years and diagnosed with MS by a neurologist and had a disease duration of at least one year were included. The questionnaire consisted of 7 sections designed to collect information on the respondents' sociodemographic characteristics; past and current medical history; pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and postpartum concerns; physical and psychological concerns about parenthood; and psychological and social support.
Results: A total of 176 women were included in the final analysis. Fatigue was the most common MS symptom, reported by 85.2% of the respondents, and 58% of the respondents had concerns about their disease and medication having adverse effects on their pregnancy and fetal outcomes. We found a statistically significant association between the level of perceived social support and patient care during pregnancy and concerns that they would not be able to prepare food for their children (p=0.037, respectively).
Conclusion: We have identified several significant concerns of Saudi women with MS related to various aspects of pregnancy, delivery, and fetal outcomes. These concerns may be linked to a lack of adequate knowledge on the subject. Thus, receiving appropriate counseling, information, and support could greatly benefit these women and result in a more positive and comfortable pregnancy and delivery experience.
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Neurosciences is an open access, peer-reviewed, quarterly publication. Authors are invited to submit for publication articles reporting original work related to the nervous system, e.g., neurology, neurophysiology, neuroradiology, neurosurgery, neurorehabilitation, neurooncology, neuropsychiatry, and neurogenetics, etc. Basic research withclear clinical implications will also be considered. Review articles of current interest and high standard are welcomed for consideration. Prospective workshould not be backdated. There are also sections for Case Reports, Brief Communication, Correspondence, and medical news items. To promote continuous education, training, and learning, we include Clinical Images and MCQ’s. Highlights of international and regional meetings of interest, and specialized supplements will also be considered. All submissions must conform to the Uniform Requirements.
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