Perspectives of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study

Atmuri, Kiran; Sarkar, Mahbub; Obudu, Efe; Kumar, Arunaz

doi:10.1016/j.wombi.2021.03.008

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“…Pregnant women's experiences have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, has the potential to damage their psychosocial wellbeing. The primary themes found in this study can help organisations establish woman-centred care throughout the pandemic and improve pregnant women's psychosocial wellness [9].…”

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To Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of COVID-19 among Antenatal Mother

Moon

Pada

Prakashrao

et al. 2021

JPRI

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Introduction: Since the year 2019, COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 2019) has sparked numerous discussions and rumours. Undoubtedly, the core foundation of health care system has been shattered due to the absence of any specific treatments. Hence, this research study is selected and will be carried out to prevent the pandemic by providing knowledge through video assisted teachings to the antenatal mothers. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention of COVID-19 among antenatal mothers in selected maternity hospitals. Methodology: This study will be based on a Quantitative research approach along with the use of non-probability convenient sampling technique. The sample population will consist of 400 antenatal mothers from selected maternity hospital. Lesson plan and structured questionnaires will contribute to the context of V.A.T.P. Expected Result: The study should be able to depict the positive effect of video-assisted teaching programme on prevention of COVID-19 among antenatal mothers from selected maternity hospitals, along with studying the association of their knowledge score to the respective demographic variables. Conclusion: Video-assisted teaching programme should be effective method for delivering health education at all times and final conclusion will be drawn from the ultimate results of the statistical review.

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confidence: 88%

To Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of COVID-19 among Antenatal Mother

Moon

Pada

Prakashrao

et al. 2021

JPRI

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“…There is no doubt that the impact of the pandemic on the mother–newborn relationship was impressive, as much as on the mother's and family's psychological health. Atmuri et al interviewed 15 Australian women giving birth during the pandemic and underlined how most of them described that “they missed out on a ‘normal' pregnancy experience,” not only for the social restrictions but also for the social distance from the family and especially the partner ( 21 ). Kumari et al also developed a questionnaire to analyze the social impact of COVID-19 on peripartum age ( 22 , 23 ), suggesting the need to develop strategies to help women dealing with pregnancy in this age.…”

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Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pregnant Women

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ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, type of delivery, and neonatal feeding of pregnant women with or without SARS-CoV-2 infection during gestation.Study DesignThe study was conducted online, and anonymous survey was distributed to mothers that delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic.ResultsThe survey was completed by 286 women, and 64 women (22.4%) had COVID-19 during pregnancy. Women that had SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy or at time of delivery had a significantly higher probability of being separated from the newborn (p < 0.0001) and a significantly lower probability of breastfeeding (p < 0.0001). The Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale, to assess if mothers had symptoms of postnatal depression, showed that items suggestive of postnatal depression were relatively frequent in the whole cohort. However, women with SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy reported higher probability of responses suggestive of postnatal depression in eight out of 10 items, with statistically significant differences in three items.ConclusionThe COVID-19 pandemic affected the type of delivery and breastfeeding of pregnant women, particularly when they had SARS-CoV-2 infection. This, in turn, had an impact on the psychological status of the interviewed mothers, aspects that could benefit of special support.

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“…Themes were: ‘barriers to accessing healthcare’, ‘lack of wider support’ and ‘media influence’ 8 19. In an Australian study, the authors also focused on lack of partner support as well as risks of acquiring the infection and concerns with telehealth 20. We believe there is enough scientific support to the conclusion that pregnant women are a particularly vulnerable group concerning the risk of psychological un-well-being during a pandemic.…”

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Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on abortions and births in Sweden: a mixed-methods study

Hognert¹,

Milsom

Rydelius

et al. 2022

BMJ Open

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IntroductionAlthough considered an essential service by the WHO, there are indications that access to induced abortion care has been restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic.ObjectivesTo investigate if the number of induced abortions and ongoing pregnancies changed during the first pandemic wave of COVID-19 in 2020 compared with recent years prior to the pandemic and explore possible reasons for the findings.DesignConvergent parallel mixed-methods design. Collection of quantitative data from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare and the Swedish Pregnancy Register, and qualitative data from interviews.Setting and time periodNational data on abortions (January 2018–June 2020) and births (January 2018–March 2021). Interviews performed at the main abortion clinic, Gothenburg, Sweden, in June 2020.ParticipantsAll women aged 15–44 years living in Sweden 2018–2020, approximately 1.9 million. 15 women who sought abortion were interviewed.Primary and secondary outcome measuresNumber of abortions and births/1000 women aged 15–44 years. Themes and subthemes identified from interviews.ResultsThe number of abortions and ongoing pregnancies did not change significantly during the study period compared with before the pandemic started. Interview themes identified were the following: meeting with abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic (availability, and fear of being infected and infecting others); and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the abortion decision (to catch COVID-19 during pregnancy, feelings of loneliness and isolation, and social aspects).ConclusionsThis study shows that the number of abortions and ongoing pregnancies remained unchanged during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 in Sweden compared with before the start of the pandemic. Abortion-seeking women did not hesitate to proceed with the abortion. The women expressed a number of fears concerning both availability of care and their health, which could have been properly addressed by the authorities.

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Perspectives of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study

Cited by 64 publications

References 36 publications

To Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of COVID-19 among Antenatal Mother

To Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of COVID-19 among Antenatal Mother

Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pregnant Women

Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on abortions and births in Sweden: a mixed-methods study

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