COVID-19 Related Anxiety and Concerns Expressed by Pregnant and Postpartum Women- a Survey Among Obstetricians

Nanjundaswamy, Madhuri H; Shiva, Lakshmi; Desai, Geetha; Ganjekar, Sundarnag; Kishore, M. Thomas; Ram, Uma; Satyanarayana, Veena A.; Thippeswamy, Harish; Chandra, Prabha S.

doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-38004/v1

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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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“…Prolonged concern for own health and that of the loved ones, restriction of physical movement, social isolation, and the general sense of anxiety and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic have all led to heightened levels of perceived stress and anxiety in the general population (Bao et al, 2020, Brooks et al, 2020, Wang et al, 2020. Furthermore, changes in the frequency and the routine of regular check-ups, lack of pregnancy-related peer-support networks, fear for the health and the life of the foetus, ban on the presence of birth support persons, and altered expectations related to perinatal and postnatal care have all been identified as important additional sources of stress for pregnant women, leading to a plausible assumption that the COVID-19-related anxiety might be particularly high in the population of pregnant women (Ali & Feroz, 2020, Fakari & Simbar, 2020, Matvienko-Sikar, 2020, Nanjundaswamy et al, 2020, Roy & Pless, 2020, Thapa et al, 2020, Zeng et al, 2020.…”

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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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“…Durankuş & Aksu (2020) Running head: PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF found that in Turkey, the anxiety and depression scores were significantly higher in pregnant women compared to the control group, concluding that mental disorders arise at levels two times greater than those observed under normal circumstances. Nanjundaswamy et al (2020) performed a survey among health workers in India, 40% of which reported having been contacted by more than ten pregnant women each because of anxiety related to COVID-19.…”

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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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“…The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) evaluate four dimensions of physical symptoms (1-7), anxiety and insomnia (8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14), social function (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21), and depression (12). Higher scores represent worse general health.…”

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The Effect of Psychological Factors on the Quality of Life in Iranian Lactating Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Path Analysis

Youseflu

Sadatmahalleh

Nadia

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Background: breastfeeding women are susceptible to mental disorders particularly during outbreaks of infectious diseases such as COVID-19. In this study we develop a conceptual model considering the interrelated role of anxiety, depression, general health, breastfeeding, education, income, and corona disease anxiety on the QoL of breastfeeding women. Method: In a descriptive-analytical study, 279 breastfeeding women were recruited from March to April 2020. Data were collected using a socio-demographic checklist, short Form of Health Survey (SF_12), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), and Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS).Results: The overall goodness-of-fit statistics showed that the conceptual model was acceptable (GFI =0.99, RMSEA =0.06). Results showed that breast-feeding, GHQ, anxiety, depression, and education have a direct effect on women’s QoL. We found significant total mediating effects of GH and breastfeeding and moderating effects of education and income on quality of life. Income had indirectly effect on QOL through the education.Conclusion: Our results give support for a hypothetical model in which improvement in breastfeeding, anxiety, depression, general health, education, and income led to higher levels of QoL in breastfeeding women. It seems that the predictors proposed by this model are greatly important and should be considered when designing optimal psychological care interventions.

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Giving birth during a pandemic: From elation to psychopathology

Puertas-Gonzalez

Mariño-Narvaez²,

Romero-González

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Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Objective: To compare the postpartum psychopathological symptoms of women who gave birth before the pandemic with those who gave birth during the pandemic. Accepted ArticleThis article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved Methods: A total of 212 women participated in the study, of which 96 gave birth before the pandemic and 116 during the pandemic. Psychopathological symptoms, postpartum depression, perceived stress, and resilience were evaluated.Results: Women who gave birth during the pandemic had higher scores on somatization, obsessions and compulsions, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, hostility, phobic anxiety, and psychoticism. In addition, perceived stress was the common predictor of an increase in these symptoms. Conclusion:Postpartum is a complicated period in a woman's life. Many psychological adaptations take place and women may be subject to psychological alterations during this period. In addition, women who gave birth during the COVID-19 crisis may show greater psychological vulnerability, due to the specific situation experienced during the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic may have played a role in the increase in psychopathological symptoms after childbirth. Detecting possible symptoms postpartum plays a crucial role, because it allows intervening and preventing the development of psychopathologies.

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COVID-19 Related Anxiety and Concerns Expressed by Pregnant and Postpartum Women- a Survey Among Obstetricians

Cited by 9 publications

References 13 publications

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

The Effect of Psychological Factors on the Quality of Life in Iranian Lactating Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Path Analysis

Giving birth during a pandemic: From elation to psychopathology

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