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Advances in Mental Health, 2025 (ESCI)
Objective: Non-stress test (NST) assesses fetal well-being but may induce anxiety in pregnant women, potentially affecting results. Spousal support significantly impacts psychological well-being and emotional state, playing a critical role in social support systems. This study was conducted to examine the effect of spousal support during the NST on the anxiety levels of pregnant women and fetal well-being. Method: This study was a single-blind randomized controlled study. The sample comprised 60 pregnant women (30 in each group: intervention and control). The data were collected using the Personal Information Form, NST Signs Information Form, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and Spouse Support Scale (SSS). Results: The pre-intervention STAI and SSS scores of the groups were similar (p > 0.05). Post-intervention SAI in the intervention group was statistically significantly reduced both within the group and between the groups (p < 0.05). The groups were similar in terms of the fetal heart rate, acceleration, deceleration, variability and reactivity (p > 0.05). Discussion: This study demonstrates that spousal support during NST reduces the anxiety levels of pregnant women but does not affect fetal well-being.