“I’m not alone”: perinatal women’s experiences in an online self-directed program for perinatal anxiety DOI Creative Commons

Light Uchechukwu,

Madison P. Hardman, Isabelle Hadley

et al.

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Feb. 21, 2025

Language: Английский

Pregnancy-related anxiety during COVID-19: a nationwide survey of 2740 pregnant women DOI Creative Commons
Cheryl A. Moyer, Sarah D. Compton, Elizabeth Kaselitz

et al.

Archives of Women s Mental Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 23(6), P. 757 - 765

Published: Sept. 29, 2020

The aim of this study is to explore the impact COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women's anxiety and identify factors most strongly associated with greater changes in anxiety. An anonymous, online, survey women (distributed April 3–24, 2020) included a modified pregnancy-related scale (PRAS) reflecting respondents' perception pregnancy before current assessment difference between these scores was used as outcome variable. Data were analyzed using bivariate multivariate linear regression analyses. Two thousand seven hundred forty from 47 states completed survey. 25.8% (N = 706) stopped in-person visits, 15.2% video visits 415), 31.8% 817) phone for prenatal care result COVID-19. Those planning hospital birth dropped 2641 (96.4%) 2400 (87.7%) following More than half reported increased stress about food running out (59.2%, N 1622), losing job or household income (63.7%, 1745), loss childcare (56.3%, 1543). third increasing conflict members (37.5%, 1028), 93% 2556) getting infected Slightly less respondents (either selves family members) healthcare workers (41.4%, 1133) worked essential services (45.5%, 1246). In analysis, those reporting higher agreement COVID-19-related stressors had pre- post-COVID-19 profoundly affecting mental health, independent appear be driving pregnancy-specific

Language: Английский

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277

Mental health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal study DOI Open Access
Hernán López‐Morales, Macarena del Valle, Lorena Canet Juric

et al.

Psychiatry Research, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 295, P. 113567 - 113567

Published: Nov. 11, 2020

Language: Английский

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195

Validation of the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) as a screening tool for anxiety among pregnant Chinese women DOI

Yiqian Gong,

Huixin Zhou, Ying Zhang

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 282, P. 98 - 103

Published: Dec. 28, 2020

Language: Английский

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169

Anxiety, depression, and related factors in pregnant women during the COVID‐19 pandemic in Turkey: A web‐based cross‐sectional study DOI Open Access
Hatice Kahyaoğlu Süt, Burcu Küçükkaya

Perspectives In Psychiatric Care, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 57(2), P. 860 - 868

Published: Sept. 28, 2020

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression related factors in pregnant women during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.This cross-sectional was conducted on 403 using a web-based survey. The hospital scale used measure depression.The 64.5% 56.3%, respectively. Working status, physical activity discomfort with visits, having information about COVID-19, being informed by healthcare workers COVID-19 were (p < .05). Education level, .05).The aforementioned should be considered for reducing depressive symptoms pregnancy.

Language: Английский

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155

Anxiety-focused cognitive behavioral therapy delivered by non-specialists to prevent postnatal depression: a randomized, phase 3 trial DOI
Pamela J. Surkan, Abid Malik, Jamie Perin

et al.

Nature Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(3), P. 675 - 682

Published: Feb. 16, 2024

Language: Английский

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Maternal Psychological Distress and Lactation and Breastfeeding Outcomes: a Narrative Review DOI Creative Commons
Emily Nagel, Mariann A. Howland, Cynthia Pando

et al.

Clinical Therapeutics, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 44(2), P. 215 - 227

Published: Dec. 20, 2021

Language: Английский

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92

Anxiety and depressive symptoms of women in the perinatal period during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons

Shefal Y Shorey,

Esperanza Debby Ng, Cornelia Yin Ing Chee

et al.

Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 49(7), P. 730 - 740

Published: May 8, 2021

Aims: The prevalence of perinatal anxiety and depressive symptoms have been speculated to increase during an infectious disease outbreak but remains unknown in the context COVID-19 situation. Therefore, this review aimed examine antenatal postnatal among pregnant women postpartum mothers period. Methods: Six electronic databases were systematically searched for articles from November 2019 December 2020. Twenty-six observational studies brief reports included meta-analysis. Results: Overall, was greater than depression both periods, higher period pooled symptoms, 40% (95% confidence intervals (CI): 0.27–0.52), 27% CI: 0.20–0.33) 17% 0.10–0.24), respectively. Europe (56%, 95% 0.28–0.85) had significantly Asia (16%, 0.09–0.23). Conclusions: heightened psychological disorders served as impetus healthcare professionals policy makers ramp up their support mitigation strategies times health crisis.

Language: Английский

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Guilt, shame, and postpartum infant feeding outcomes: A systematic review DOI Creative Commons
Leanne Jackson, Leonardo De Pascalis,

Jo Harrold

et al.

Maternal and Child Nutrition, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 17(3)

Published: Jan. 24, 2021

Negative maternal affect (e.g., depression and anxiety) has been associated with shorter breastfeeding duration poorer intention, initiation, exclusivity. Other affective states, including guilt shame, have linked formula feeding practice, though existing literature yet to be synthesised. A narrative synthesis of quantitative data a framework qualitative were conducted explore and/or shame in relation infant outcomes. Searches on the DISCOVER database between December 2017 March 2018. The search strategy was rerun February 2020, together yielding 467 studies. study selection process identified 20 articles, published 1997 2017. Quantitative results demonstrated feeders experienced more commonly than mothers. Formula external most healthcare professionals, whereas mothers peers family. No examined outcomes, warranting future research. generated four distinct themes which explored outcomes: 'underprepared ineffectively supported', 'morality perceived judgement' (breastfeeding), 'frustration care' 'failures, fears forbidden practice' (formula feeding). Both self-perception as bad mother mental health. Guilt experiences qualitatively different terms sources dependent method. Suggestions for tailored care minimise while supporting breastfeeding, are provided.

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Prevalence of perinatal anxiety in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons

Maria Nielsen-Scott,

Gracia Fellmeth, Charles Opondo

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 306, P. 71 - 79

Published: March 16, 2022

Perinatal anxiety is associated with adverse outcomes for women and their infants. Women in low- middle-income countries (LMIC) may be at higher risk of perinatal anxiety. We aimed to systematically review synthesise the evidence on prevalence LMIC.We searched MEDLINE, Embase, PscyhINFO, Global Health Web Science identify studies assessing LMIC. Studies published since January 2016 were included. Screening data extraction was conducted independently by two reviewers. Pooled estimates calculated using random-effect meta-analyses sources heterogeneity explored through subgroup analyses meta-regression.We screened 9494 titles abstracts, reviewed 700 full-texts included 54 systematic meta-analysis. The pooled self-reported symptoms 29.2% (95%CI 24.5-34.2; I2 98.7%; 36 studies; n = 28,755) antenatally 24.4% 16.2-33.7; 98.5%; 15 6370) postnatally. clinically-diagnosed disorder 8.1% 4.4-12.8; 88.1% 5 1659) 16.0% (95% CI 13.5-18.9; 113) postnatally.Our search limited order update a previous this topic.Perinatal represents significant burden LMIC, one four experiencing during pregnancy or postpartum. Research remains lacking proportion particularly lowest income countries. Further research should guide application screening tools clinical settings disorders provide appropriate treatment.

Language: Английский

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Effects of different doses of esketamine intervention on postpartum depressive symptoms in cesarean section women: A randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical study DOI

Si Qi Yang,

Ying Zhou, Shu Yang

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 339, P. 333 - 341

Published: July 11, 2023

Language: Английский

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