Psychosocial factors correlate with fatigue among pregnant women in Jordan

Purpose The study aimed to assess the correlation between fatigue and psychological factors, namely stress, social support, self‐esteem, and depression among pregnant women in Jordan. Design and Methods A cross‐sectional design was suggested. Cluster stratified random sampling technique was adopted. Fatigue assessment scale, Rosenberg Self‐Esteem Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, Multidimensional Social Support Scale, and Beck's Depression Inventory were used. Findings A total of 580 pregnant women were included. Overall, 67.4% of the participants experienced fatigue, about 74.0% had moderate to high stress, 56.0% had moderate social support, around 89.0% had normal self‐esteem, and 43.1% experienced moderate to extreme depression. Stress, self‐esteem, and depression were correlated with fatigue. Practice Implications This study can help develop proper psychosocial care and sustain mental health among women during pregnancy.