Mental health and social support among Saudi antenatal clients during the COVID-19 crisis

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The present study showed that pregnant women perceived high levels of social support from their husbands. This finding was supported by Tani and Castagna.[26] Family is also acknowledged as another major source of social support, implicating the critical role of family in maintaining mental health during pregnancy.[23] In a study in China, pregnant participants were found to experience higher levels of social support than the general population.[27] Social and emotional support seems to act as a direct protective mantle against