The impact of the coronavirus pandemic curfew on the psychosocial lives of pregnant women in Jordan

Qudsieh, Suhair; Mahfouz, Ismaiel Abu; Qudsieh, Hana’; Barbarawi, Lara Al; Asali, Fida; Al-Zubi, Mohammad; Barbarawi, Ala' Al

doi:10.1016/j.midw.2022.103317

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“…The lockdown impacted negatively on the psychosocial well-being of pregnant women in Jordan who experienced higher degrees of psychological stress and domestic violence. 21…”

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“…The lockdown impacted negatively on the psychosocial well-being of pregnant women in Jordan who experienced higher degrees of psychological stress and domestic violence. 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%).…”

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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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“…The lockdown impacted negatively on the psychosocial well-being of pregnant women in Jordan who experienced higher degrees of psychological stress and domestic violence. 21…”

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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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Domestic violence against women during the COVID19 pandemic in Jordan: a systematic review

Alrawashdeh,

Alsawalqa,

Aljbour

et al. 2024

Humanit Soc Sci Commun

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This study aimed to explore the forms and causes of domestic violence against women in Jordan during the COVID-19 pandemic through a systematic literature review. The review yielded eight articles published between April 2020 and November 2022 in the final sample, all of which met the inclusion criteria. The results revealed 11 forms of domestic violence against women in Jordan during and after the full and partial lockdowns due to the pandemic. Physical violence was the most prevalent form of domestic violence, followed by economic, psychological, emotional, verbal, and sexual forms, as well as control and humiliation, bullying, online abuse, harassment and neglect-related violence. The causes were a combination of economic, socio-cultural, and psychological factors emerging because of the pandemic and lockdowns (e.g., poverty, job loss, low wages, gender discrimination, double burden on women [monotonous roles, paid work], male dominance, reduced income, high cost of living). Additionally, effects of the pandemic included psychological, mental, and emotional negative consequences (e.g., anxiety, fear, stress, depression, loneliness, failure, status frustration). Individuals in Jordanian societies employed the norms, ideas, and values of the patriarchal culture to negatively adapt to the economic and psychological effects of the pandemic, which contributed to more domestic violence cases.

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Assessment of attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 pandemic: a survey on a cohort of educated Syrian population

Albitar,

Aboualchamat

2023

J. Egypt. Public. Health. Assoc.

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Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused the death of millions of people and affected the lives of hundreds of millions worldwide. The WHO recommendations aimed mainly to reduce transmission, minimize infection, and get people vaccinated. Nevertheless, opinions and attitudes about the disease varied. In this study, we evaluated personal attitudes and practices of a cohort of an educated Syrian population, after several waves of infection with COVID-19 and the release of different types of vaccines. Methods A cross-sectional internet-based survey was launched in January 2022.The survey queried the participants’ personal experience, attitudes, practices towards COVID-19, and vaccination. Results The study included 408 individuals. The respondents were mainly females (72.6%), 20–29 years old (39.2%), and college graduates (59.3%). A large proportion (89.7%) reported having been infected at least once during the pandemic; a significant association was found with age (p = 0.001). Nearly half of the respondents got vaccinated; the majority were > 40 years old. Opinions differed regarding the effectiveness and safety of the vaccines; only a small percentage of the participants (17.4%) thought all vaccines were effective and safe. Remarkably, the level of education did not significantly dominate the participants’ attitudes or practices towards the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately half of the respondents (44.9%) stated their lives were affected by the pandemic and over the third were worried (38%). A significant association was detected with gender in favour of females. Most of the participants have taken at least one precautionary measure to limit the infection. Conclusion The level of education did not significantly dominate the participants’ attitudes or practices towards the COVID-19 pandemic. Female respondents were more cautious, concerned and committed to taking precautionary measures regardless of their education level. However, their unwillingness to receive the vaccine raises significant concerns. Efforts should be made to emphasize the importance of immunization, the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, and encourage vaccination among individuals.

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The impact of the coronavirus pandemic curfew on the psychosocial lives of pregnant women in Jordan

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References 23 publications

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

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

Domestic violence against women during the COVID19 pandemic in Jordan: a systematic review

Assessment of attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 pandemic: a survey on a cohort of educated Syrian population

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