Factors associated with antenatal depression in the Kingdom of Jordan during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abujilban, Sanaa; Al-Obeisat, Salwa M.; Tanash, Mu’ath; Sinclair, Marlene; Kernohan, George

doi:10.1371/journal.pgph.0000194

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“…The current study found that EPDS scores were associated with being a smoker, method of delivery, getting COVID-19, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, and being admitted to a hospital or ICU. According to a recent study, women who slept longer, had a higher household income, had a higher level of education, lived in a city, were employed, had a gestation of less than six months, and had a husband who was employed with a higher education had statistically significant lower EPDS scores [ 27 ].…”

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Impact of COVID-19 on perinatal mental health among pregnant mothers infected with COVID-19, during the first wave of the epidemic in Jordan

Hamadneh¹,

Hamadneh²,

ALBashtawy³

et al. 2022

Heliyon

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Impact of COVID-19 on perinatal mental health among pregnant mothers infected with COVID-19, during the first wave of the epidemic in Jordan

Hamadneh¹,

Hamadneh²,

ALBashtawy³

et al. 2022

Heliyon

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“…40 Previous studies reported significant levels of depression and anxiety among pregnant women in a number of countries. [22][23][24][25][26] These high levels of depression may be explained by the fact that the formal postnatal health services, usually available to support women and their families were reduced, or in some cases, not available. 11,41 In this study, postnatal low mood was reported significantly more frequently in first-time mothers.…”

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“…21 A Jordanian study revealed that over one-third of pregnant women (36.7%) reported depressive symptoms during the pandemic, especially those of lower socioeconomic status and those with less understanding of COVID-19 infection. 22 Another study revealed that more than half of pregnant women were feeling anxiety (58.0%) and fear (59.0%). 23 This is comparable with data from other countries.…”

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Insights into women’s experiences of giving birth during the coronavirus disease-19 pandemic in Jordan, a cross-sectional survey

Muhaidat,

AlQuabeh,

AbdulGhani

2023

Womens Health (Lond Engl)

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Background: Since 2019, the coronavirus disease-19 pandemic and its consequences from restrictions to risks have impacted our lives in all aspects. Pregnant women are especially vulnerable to the changes that were implemented as a result of the shift in healthcare priorities and the medical and social implications of the lockdown. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the experience of giving birth during the pandemic, how this is affected by acquiring coronavirus disease-19 infection, and its effect on postnatal mood. Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted which involved 490 women who gave birth during the pandemic across the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Methods: An electronic questionnaire was distributed among women experiencing childbirth during this period in Jordan by advertising it on social media platforms targeting pregnant women and mothers. The sample size was statistically determined to be representative of the population. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for Windows v.27. Results: The study demonstrated that getting infected with the virus throughout the pregnancy did not affect the childbirth experience with respect to the parameters measured, but other factors during the pandemic such as the type of hospital and mode of delivery did. Positive interaction with staff in the delivery suite was a major determinant of a positive birth experience. Women associated low mood post-delivery with giving birth in pandemic circumstances, and it affected first-time mothers more than multiparous women. Conclusion: Although the acquisition of coronavirus disease-19 infection did not have a significant impact on women’s childbirth experience, several pandemic-related factors did. Given the importance of a woman’s perception and evaluation of events surrounding her birth experience in determining her postnatal physical and psychological well-being, having to give birth during the pandemic circumstances, especially for first-time mothers, can have potentially detrimental consequences that may affect her health and reproductive choices in the future. The results of this study offer a better understanding of the effect of pandemic and lockdown circumstances on the perceived experience of mothers during childbirth and postnatally and factors that should be taken into consideration when planning healthcare provision to this population in future similar conditions.

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“…Despite this, nearly 92% of Cov1 and 85% of Cov2 feared infection. Abujilban et al [70] indicated that sufficient knowledge about COVID-19 may be a protective factor against depression during pregnancy. A study by Motrico et al [71] reported that between 33.3% and 47.2% of women during the pandemic experienced perinatal anxiety and depression.…”

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Level of Physical Activity, Emotional State, and Health Habits of Women in Late Pregnancy and Early Puerperium

Kołomańska-Bogucka

Pławiak

Mazur-Biały

2023

IJERPH

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The aim of the study was to determine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the level of physical activity in the last trimester, the risk of developing postnatal depression, and general health habits in late pregnancy and the early postpartum period. Methods: The study population was women 1–8 days postpartum. Participants were divided into three groups depending on when they were recruited: (1) prepandemic (Ppan: n = 252, December 2019–March 2020), (2) COVID1 group (Cov1: n = 262, May 2020–September 2020), and (3) COVID2 group (Cov2: n = 226, June 2021–September 2021). The Ppan group included women from before the pandemic. The Cov1 group included patients after some restrictions were lifted. The Cov2 group included women after vaccinations became available. Research tools included a demographical questionnaire (age, education, childbirth details), the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ), the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), and the Health Behavior Inventory (IZZ). Results: Regression analysis showed that regardless of other variables, women who gave birth during the pandemic spent less energy on total physical activity compared to the prepandemic group (Cov1: β = −18.930, 95%CI: −36.499 to −1.361; Cov2: β = −26.527, 95%CI: −44.322 to −8.733). We also found that as the risk of depression increased, engagement in general health habits decreased during the pandemic. Conclusions: The Covid-19 pandemic decreased the level of some subdomains of physical activity in pregnant women, with a general negative correlation between emotional state and healthy habits.

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Factors associated with antenatal depression in the Kingdom of Jordan during the COVID-19 pandemic

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References 33 publications

Impact of COVID-19 on perinatal mental health among pregnant mothers infected with COVID-19, during the first wave of the epidemic in Jordan

Impact of COVID-19 on perinatal mental health among pregnant mothers infected with COVID-19, during the first wave of the epidemic in Jordan

Insights into women’s experiences of giving birth during the coronavirus disease-19 pandemic in Jordan, a cross-sectional survey

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Level of Physical Activity, Emotional State, and Health Habits of Women in Late Pregnancy and Early Puerperium

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