The Dangers of Pregnancy Phobia (Tokophobia) on the Mother’s Sychatric Health and Marital Relationship from the Point of View of Female Students of the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Jerash University

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the risks of pregnancy phobia on the mother’s psychological health and marital relationship from the point of view of female students of the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Jerash University. The study sample consisted of (178) female students, (92) female students in the undergraduate program, and (86) female students in the graduate studies program.They were chosen by simple random method, and the study relied on the descriptive survey method. The researcher developed a questionnaire consisting of (15) paragraphs. The results of the study concluded that the risks of pregnancy phobia on the mother’s psychological health and marital relationship from the point of view of female students of the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Jerash University were high. The results of the study also showed statistically significant differences in the marital status variable, and the differences were in favor of single women, and there were no statistically significant differences in the variables of the academic program and place of residence.In light of the results, several recommendations were presented, including: including school curricula and university courses in study units on the virtues of pregnancy, motherhood and its psychological health.