COVID‐19 pandemic and perinatal mental health: A commentary on the impact, risk factors, and protective factors

Ibiwoye, Oluwaseun Helen; Thomson, Gill

doi:10.1111/birt.12747

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DOI: 10.1111/birt.12747

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COVID‐19 pandemic and perinatal mental health: A commentary on the impact, risk factors, and protective factors

Oluwaseun Helen Ibiwoye

Gill Thomson

Abstract: In summary, birthing women are at risk of poor mental health particularly in a pandemic. Identified protective factors such as social support, good sleep, exercise, and access to prenatal care, among others are pertinent to reducing negative effects on perinatal mental health should future crises occur.

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The Impact of Covid-19 on Women’s Mental Health and Wellbeing During Pregnancy and the Perinatal Period: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review

Pankaew,

Carpenter,

Kerdprasong

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Review Question: What is the impact of Covid-19 upon the mental health and well-being of women during pregnancy and during the perinatal period? Inclusion criteria: empirical primary research; maternal mental health and wellbeing; perinatal period; Covid-19; English or Thai language; studies from December 2019-September 2021, updated March 2024. Exclusion criteria: secondary research, commentary, grey literature. Databases searched: CINAHL, Cochrane, JBI, Medline, PsycINFO, Clinical Key and Web of Science. Studies were assessed for bias using tools aligned with study design. A convergent integrated approach was taken whereby quantitative data was combined with qualitative data, synthesised simultaneously using Braun and Clarke Six Steps to Thematical Analysis and presented as narrative. Forty-two studies were included. Overall level of methodological quality of studies was 14 rated good, 28 fair. Overarching themes: “Impact” and “Emotional Impact.” Themes: demographic impact; mental health and socio-economic factors; obstetric factors; pre-morbidity; maternity service delivery; relationships; fear and worry, grief and loss. Commonality suggested some evidence for increased risk and prevalence for perinatal mental illness to pre-pandemic levels. Risk factors: lack/perceived lack of social support; high-risk pregnancy, complex obstetric history; prior mental illness; maternity service delivery, quality and safety; fear and worry. Results confer perinatal mental illness prominent during the pandemic though many did not suggest prevalence higher than pre-pandemic levels, or directly associated. Several factors compound risk. A small number of protective factors are identified. The dynamic processes of risk and protection need to be understood within the specific context in which they operate. The authors received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. The study was not registered.

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The Impact of Covid-19 on Women’s Mental Health and Wellbeing During Pregnancy and the Perinatal Period: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review

Pankaew,

Carpenter,

Kerdprasong

et al. 2024

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COVID‐19 pandemic and perinatal mental health: A commentary on the impact, risk factors, and protective factors

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The Impact of Covid-19 on Women’s Mental Health and Wellbeing During Pregnancy and the Perinatal Period: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review

The Impact of Covid-19 on Women’s Mental Health and Wellbeing During Pregnancy and the Perinatal Period: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review

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