The Relationship between the Fear of Childbirth and Anxiety during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Tuncer, Sevinç Köse; Yılmaz, Figen Alp; Karakurt, Papatya; Çiltaş, Nadire Yıldız

doi:10.21802/gmj.2022.2.2

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“…Finally, 17 articles were included in the review (30)(31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42)(43)(44)(45)(46) that measured levels of fear or anxiety in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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“…The origins of the different studies were varied: four of them had been carried out in Turkey (32,34,39,43); three in Poland (35,36,40); two in China (33,45); and the following countries were represented with one study each: Spain (30); Romania (42); Brazil (41); Egypt (38); Nepal (37); the Netherlands (31); and Italy (44). Finally, one multinational study was also included (46).…”

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“…Assessing the levels of fear and anxiety in pregnant women was the main objective of this review and both variables were identified in 7 (31)(32)(33)(34)40,42,45) and 13 (30,32,(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(41)(42)(43)(44)46) studies, respectively. Other factors related to the psychological impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on the pregnant women were: stress (30,40) or depression (38,39,43,45,46).…”

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“…Both fear and anxiety were assessed using different measurement tools: fear was assessed using, W-DEQ-A (34), FOC-6 (40), and ad hoc Fear scale (42,45). On the other hand, anxiety was assessed with STAI (32,35,36,44), GAD-7 (36,46), PRAQ-20 (30), KLP-II (35,40), HAM-A (37), Kuas, Spielberg's State Anxiety Inventory (34), HADS (39), BAI (41), and IDAS II (43). Lastly, the PSS (30) and PSS-10 (40) were used to measure stress.…”

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“…In addition, other factors that were assessed in the different studies required the use of other scales such as the Social Support MOS-S (33), the Questionnaire on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices toward COVID-19 (32), the CAQ for engaged behaviour (33), the IUS-12 for intolerance of uncertainty (33), the SCS-Q for coping skills (33), the EPDS for postpartum depression (38), and the PHQ-9 for the assessment of depression (45,46). In relation to the sample collection period, thirteen studies were conducted in 2020 (31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42)(43)(44)(45)(46). Of these, two had also collected data in 2021 (45,46) and one study had collected pre-pandemic period data (43); five studies had collected data during 2021 (30,33,36,45,46) and one study included data from 2022 (33).…”

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Fear and Anxiety in Pregnant Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Muñoz-Vela

Rodríguez-Díaz²,

Gómez‐Salgado³

et al. 2023

Int J Public Health

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the impact of the 2020–2022 pandemic on the levels of fear and anxiety in pregnant women and to identify risk and protective factors.Methods: A systematic review was conducted. Electronic databases were consulted for studies published between January 2020 and August 2022. The methodological quality was assessed using a critical appraisal tool for non-randomised studies.Results: Seventeen studies were included in the review. A high prevalence of levels of fear and anxiety were observed. Risk factors such as unplanned pregnancy, poor support from partners, or intolerance of uncertainty were identified for high levels of fear. Regarding anxiety, risk factors such as maternal age, social support, financial status, or concern about being able to maintain antenatal follow-ups were identified.Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the mental health of pregnant women through increased levels of fear and anxiety. It has not been possible to establish a relationship between significant factors such as gestational age or health emergency control measures with high levels of fear or anxiety.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Fear and Anxiety in Pregnant Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Muñoz-Vela

Rodríguez-Díaz²,

Gómez‐Salgado³

et al. 2023

Int J Public Health

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Assessment of Levels of Anxiety and Fear of Covid-19 in a Population of Pregnant Women in Spain

Muñoz-Vela,

Fernández-Carrasco,

Gómez-Salgado

et al. 2023

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The aim of the study was to assess the levels of fear and anxiety in the particularly vulnerable population group of women during pregnancy. Methods: Cross-sectional study between March 2022 and July 2022 involving 978 pregnant women aged 16 to 50 years. It was carried out based on the scale for the assessment of fear and anxiety in pregnant women (AMICO_Pregnant) and the collection of sociodemographic data. Normality analysis was performed prior to univariate and bivariate statistical analysis. Results:The sample was composed of a total of 978 pregnant women. The mean of the AMICO_Pregnant scale was intermediate (5.04 points; SD=2.36). The bivariate analysis showed a statistically significant relationship between the AMICO_Pregnant scale and the following variables: vaccination schedule status, contact with the disease, weeks of gestation, altered delivery or birth plan. Conclusion: Women with pregnancies closer to term, with no contact with the disease, without a complete vaccination schedule, or who had undergone changes in their delivery or birth plans, showed higher levels of fear and anxiety.

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The relationship between anxiety levels in facing childbirth and sleep quality among pregnant women in third trimester (Field study at Lulu’s Independent Midwifery Practice Surabaya in 2023)

Akhnita Ziyadatul ‘Iffa,

Achmad Chusnu Romdhoni,

Euvanggelia Dwilda Fernandus

et al. 2023

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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One study found that out of 144 pregnant women, there were 26.4% experienced antenatal anxiety. During pregnancy, there are changes in anatomy and physiology that cause discomfort which can affect sleep patterns and quality. Sleep quality in pregnant women is often associated with anxiety but there are still conflicting from several studies. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the relationship between anxiety levels in facing childbirth with sleep quality among pregnant women in third trimester. This is quantitative study with a cross-sectional approach. Data collection was conducted at Lulu’s Independent Midwifery Practice Surabaya in June-September 2023. Data were analyzed using The Spearman Rank Test and Cross Tab statistical test. The result obtained was 52 respondents who met the criteria and the most of the respondents were ≤30 years old (71.2%), 28-35 weeks of gestational age (28.8%), multigravida (57.7%), previous type of delivery were vaginal delivery (88%), final education level was High School/Vocational Education (67.3%), and being housewife (53.8%). A total of 16 (30.8%) pregnant women experienced mild-moderate anxiety and 2 (3.8%) pregnant women experienced moderate-severe anxiety. There were 27 (51.9%) pregnant women who had poor sleep quality. There was a strong relationship (p <0.01, r=0.617) between anxiety levels in facing childbirth and sleep quality among pregnant women in third trimester.

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The Relationship between the Fear of Childbirth and Anxiety during the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Fear and Anxiety in Pregnant Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Fear and Anxiety in Pregnant Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Assessment of Levels of Anxiety and Fear of Covid-19 in a Population of Pregnant Women in Spain

The relationship between anxiety levels in facing childbirth and sleep quality among pregnant women in third trimester (Field study at Lulu’s Independent Midwifery Practice Surabaya in 2023)

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