Introduction:

Migrant pregnant women experience significant stressors that can lead to adverse pregnancy outcomesand postnatal complications.

Objective:

To assess prenatal stress in migrant pregnant women and examine its relationship with family functioning, demographic and gestational factors during the COVID-19 pandemic in a socio-healthcare setting in Norte de Santander, Colombia.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted with a convenience sample of pregnant migrant women aged 18 and older. The Spanish version of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14) was used to measure prenatal stress, while the APGAR family scale assessed family functioning. A binary logistic regression model was applied, considering perceived stress as the dependent variable. Data analysis was performed using R Studio version 4.2 with the GLMsData package.

Results:

A total of 163 migrant pregnant women participated in the study. A significant association was found between perceived stress, educational level, and micronutrient intake. Additionally, a higher frequency of severe stress was observed in women experiencing some degree of family dysfunction.

Conclusions:

The findings emphasize the need for public health and policy interventions that prioritize prenatal mental health, culturally responsive maternity care, family support, and the protection of life from intrauterine development.

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