Anxiety and depression levels among pregnant women with COVID‐19

Kotabagi, Phalguni; Fortune, Lorna; Essien, Sandra; Nauta, M.H.; Yoong, Wai

doi:10.1111/aogs.13928

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“…Such results were expected in light of both the severity of the crisis caused by the pandemic, and the psychological vulnerability of pregnant women in general. They are also in line with the findings of other authors who identified higher levels of stress in pregnant women across the world (Berthelot et al, 2020, Corbett et al, 2020, Durankuş & Aksu, 2020, Kotabagi et al, 2020, Lebel et al, 2020, Masjoudi et al, 2020, Nanjundaswamy et al, 2020, Saadati et al, 2020, Saccone et al, 2020. Our study suggests that the intensity of fear of COVID-19 directly affects the stress response, but that there are also several psychological factors modulating this relationship.…”

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“…Several empirical studies and preliminary reports dealing with the psychological consequences of the pandemic on pregnant women have been published (Berthelot et al, 2020, Corbett et al, 2020, Durankuş & Aksu, 2020, Kotabagi et al, 2020, Lebel et al, 2020, Masjoudi et al, 2020, Milne et al, 2020, Nanjundaswamy et al, 2020, Saadati et al, 2020, Saccone et al, 2020, all pointing to the same conclusion that pregnant women experience significantly higher levels of stress and anxiety during the pandemic. The perceived levels of distress and psychiatric symptoms among pregnant women in Quebec were higher than before the pandemic, after controlling for age, gestational age, household income, education, and lifetime psychiatric disorders (Berthelot, 2020).…”

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Psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia

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2020

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This study investigated the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in pregnant women from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia during March and April 2020. 152 respondents filled out an online administered questionnaire assessing psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, fear of COVID-19 infection and death, attachment styles, perceived social support and other relevant sociodemographic and life history variables. The results indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacts the level of fear and overall psychological functioning of the pregnant women. Especially prone to increased stress reactions are those who have lower partner support, fearful and preoccupied attachment styles, and lower financial status. The results are discussed in terms of the need for a systemic approach to psychological screening for pregnant women. We also point out the need to carefully evaluate the use of the IES-R when applied to assess reactions to collectively experienced prolonged stressful events such as the pandemic.

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Psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia

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2020

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“…These studies have reported an increase in symptoms of depression ( Dong et al, 2020 ; Durankuş & Aksu, 2020 ; Sun et al, 2020) and anxiety ( Kotabagi et al, 2020 ; Liu et al, 2020 ), lower quality of mental life (Kwasi Ahorsu et al, 2020), increase in perceived levels of distress ( Berthelot et al, 2020 ) and moderate psychological impact due to isolation (Saccone et al, 2020). In addition, other studies have identified that psychopathological indicators increase with the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases or daily deaths ( Zhou et al, 2020 ), and that both anxiety and depression symptoms decrease when isolation measures are suspended ( Kotagabi et al, 2020 ). However, there is no record of studies that have longitudinally monitored this population throughout the lockdown.…”

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Mental health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal study

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Juric

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“…43 Additionally, based on a small case series, Kotabagi et al proposed a positive correlation between both clinically relevant maternal anxiety and depression and the number of COVID-19-related deaths in the population. 48 The unpredictability of COVID-19, along with deprivation of social and family support, increased perinatal distress. 49 A global survey of pregnant and postpartum women by Koenen and colleagues found that 40% of women screened positive for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); over 70% of women also reported clinically signi cant depression or anxiety.…”

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Maternal and Perinatal Health: A Scoping Review

Kotlar

Gerson

Petrillo

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Introduction: Maternal health is a critical public health issue, and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a multifaceted impact on the health and wellbeing of pregnant individuals and mothers. Methods: A scoping review was conducted to compile evidence on direct and indirect impacts of the pandemic on maternal health and provide an overview of the most significant outcomes thus far. Working papers and news articles were considered appropriate evidence along with peer-reviewed publications in order to capture rapidly evolving updates. Narrative descriptions were written about subject areas for which the authors found the most evidence.Results: While the search yielded numerous publications, most studies were methodologically weak. Pregnant individuals were not found to experience more severe symptoms than the general population, and intrauterine, vertical, and breastmilk transmission were unlikely. Labor, delivery, and breastfeeding guidelines for COVID-19 positive patients varied. Severe increases in maternal mental health issues, such as clinically relevant anxiety and depression, were reported. Domestic violence appeared to spike. Prenatal care visits decreased, healthcare infrastructure was strained, and potentially harmful policies implemented with little evidence. Women were more vulnerable to losing their income due to the pandemic than men, and working mothers struggled with increased childcare demands. Conclusion:Pregnant women and mothers were not found to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than the general population, however they seem to face disproportionate adverse socio-economic consequences. High income and low- and middle-income countries alike faced significant struggles. Further resources should be directed towards quality epidemiological studies.

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Anxiety and depression levels among pregnant women with COVID‐19

Abstract: nant women during the COVID-19 pandemic 1 as maternal mental health can be associated with short-and long-term risks for their and their children's physical and psychological health. Most studies

Cited by 102 publications

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Psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia

Psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia

Mental health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal study

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Maternal and Perinatal Health: A Scoping Review

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