Prenatal distress, access to services, and birth outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a longitudinal study

Early Human Development, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 170, P. 105606 - 105606

Published: June 14, 2022

Language: Английский

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Associations between constructs related to social relationships and mental health conditions and symptoms: an umbrella review

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Sept. 4, 2023

Abstract Background Loneliness and social isolation are increasingly recognised as prevalent among people with mental health problems, potential targets for interventions to improve quality of life outcomes, well preventive strategies. Understanding the relationship between quantity relationships a range conditions is helpful step towards development such interventions. Purpose Our aim was give an overview associations constructs related (including loneliness isolation) diagnosed symptoms, reported in systematic reviews observational studies. Methods For this umbrella review (systematic reviews) we searched five databases (PsycINFO, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web Science) relevant online resources (PROSPERO, Campbell Collaboration, Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence Synthesis Journal). We included studies diagnoses or psychiatric symptom severity, clinical general population samples. also investigating risk onset problems. Results identified 53 reviews, including them narrative synthesis. found evidence regarding (i) loneliness, isolation, support, network size composition, individual-level capital (ii) severity various symptoms. Depression post-natal) psychosis were most often on, few on eating disorders post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), only four anxiety. Social support commonly construct. findings limited by low their inclusion mainly cross-sectional evidence. Conclusion Good needed wider constructs, other than depression, longitudinal symptoms conditions.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of and relevant factors for depression and anxiety symptoms among pregnant women on the eastern seaboard of China in the post-COVID-19 era: a cross-sectional study

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Aug. 7, 2023

Antenatal depression and anxiety symptoms may have negative consequences for both mothers offspring, upward trends in the prevalence of these were especially apparent during COVID-19 epidemic. The purpose this study was to evaluate relevant factors influencing depressive Chinese pregnant women post-COVID-19 era.We conducted an online survey 1,963 Jiangsu Province, using a cross-sectional design, collected their general demographic data. nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) used symptoms, seven-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD-7) measure symptoms.The reported antenatal combined with 25.2%, 27.9%, 18.6%, respectively. Of respondents, moderate severe depression, 7.9% 7.7%, Binary logistic regression analysis demonstrated that age, low level education, rural area, unemployment, pregnancy complications, poor marital relationship, fair household income positively association (all P < 0.05). proportion reporting third trimester 1.91-fold higher than first trimester. Parity factor 0.05).In era, expected, it is vital establish hospital, community, family psychological health screening systems based on enhance early preventive measures.

Language: Английский

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Young parents’ experiences of pregnancy and parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study in the United Kingdom

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: March 17, 2022

Abstract Young parents (aged 16–24 years) in the perinatal period are at an increased risk of poor mental health especially during COVID-19 pandemic, due to multiple factors including social and economic instability. related restrictions had profound implications for delivery care services other support structures young parents. Investigating parents’ experiences their perceived challenges needs, is important inform good practice provide appropriate Qualitative interviews were conducted with ( n = 21) pandemic United Kingdom from February – May 2021. Data analysed using thematic analysis. Three key themes identified describe pandemic. Parents reported specific anxieties stressors, worries around contracting virus feelings distress uncertainty created by described feeling alone both home antenatal appointments highlighted absence as a major area concern. also felt been disrupted experienced difficulties accessing online or over phone. This study highlights potential impact on parents, wellbeing they able access. Insights this can offered families going forward. Specifically, findings emphasise importance (a) supporting appointments, (b) providing early (c) finding ways facilitate communication pathways between professionals

Language: Английский

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The mediating role of coping styles in the relationship between perceived social support and antenatal depression among pregnant women: a cross-sectional study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: March 8, 2022

Antenatal depression (AD) is common in pregnant women and associated with adverse outcomes for the mother, fetus, infant child. The influencing factors of AD among have been studied; however, mechanisms these remain unclear. This study was designed to examine direct serial mediating roles coping styles relationship between perceived social support women.A cross-sectional conducted 1486 who registered give birth at a tertiary hospital. A self-developed questionnaire administered obtain sociodemographic obstetric data. Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS), Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire (SCSQ), Edinburgh Postnatal Depression (EPDS) were measure support, styles, depressive symptoms women, respectively. Multiple linear stepwise regression analysis used, then, specific relationships determined through structural equation modelling (SEM).The prevalence 24.02%. average scores intrafamily extrafamily positive negative EPDS reported by 24.16 ± 3.09, 44.52 6.16, 27.34 4.89, 9.79 3.82, 7.44 3.56, showed that higher level exhibited style decreased risk AD. Compared effect (-0.16 vs. -0.10, P < 0.05) indirect (-0.028 -0.027, on stronger. Two pathways explained 17.46% variance scores.Higher likelihood AD, not only directly but also styles. should be strengthened, advocated every stage pregnancy. Specifically, given more attention Chinese women.

Language: Английский

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Depression in pregnant and postpartum women during COVID-19 pandemic: systematic review and meta-analysis

Obstetrics & Gynecology Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 65(4), P. 287 - 302

Published: June 27, 2022

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged as a global pandemic in March 2020 and caused big crisis, especially the health crisis. Pregnant postpartum women experienced significant physical, social, mental changes that put them at higher risk for several conditions during pandemic. This study aimed to report prevalence of depression pregnant COVID-19 Eligible studies were identified using databases. Prevalence analysis was conducted MedCalc ver. 19.5.1. systematic review metaanalysis registered PROSPERO on July 12, 2021 with registration number CRD42021266976. We included 54 95.326 participants. The overall 32.60% among rate (31.49%) compared (27.64%). increased

Language: Английский

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Socioeconomic disparities in changes to preterm birth and stillbirth rates during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic: a study of 21 European countries

European Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 34(Supplement_1), P. i58 - i66

Published: July 1, 2024

Abstract Background Despite concerns about worsening pregnancy outcomes resulting from healthcare restrictions, economic difficulties and increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, preterm birth (PTB) rates declined in some countries 2020, while stillbirth appeared stable. Like other shocks, pandemic may have exacerbated existing socioeconomic disparities pregnancy, but this remains to be established. Our objective was investigate changes PTB by status (SES) European countries. Methods The Euro-Peristat network implemented study within Population Health Information Research Infrastructure (PHIRI) project. A common data model developed collect aggregated tables routine for 2015–2020. SES based on mother’s educational level or area-level deprivation/maternal occupation if education unavailable harmonized into low, medium high SES. Country-specific relative risks (RRs) of March December adjusted linear trends 2015 2019, group were pooled using random effects meta-analysis. Results Twenty-one provided perinatal an average 4% 2020 {pooled RR: 0.96 [95% confidence intervals (CIs): 0.94–0.97]} with similar estimates across all groups. Stillbirths rose 5% [RR: 1.05 (95% CI: 0.99–1.10)], increases between 3 6% three groups, overlapping limits. Conclusions decreases regardless group, without marked differences

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Maternal Anxiety on Early Child Development During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Dec. 22, 2021

Background: Maternal prenatal anxiety is among important public health issues as it may affect child development. However, there are not enough studies to examine the impact of a mother's on child's early development, especially up 1 year. Objective: The present prospective cohort study aimed whether maternal trait anxiety, perceived social support, and COVID-19 related fear impacted speech-language, sensory-motor, socio-emotional development in 12 months old Serbian infants during pandemic. Methods: This follow-up included 142 pregnant women (Time 1) their children at 2). Antenatal children's were examined. was assessed using State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Child developmental scale form an online questionnaire that examined psychophysiological Information socioeconomic factors, demographics, clinical viral infection collected. Multivariable General Linear Model analysis conducted, adjusted for demographic, clinical, coronavirus experiences, levels, motor skills, cognitive infants' age months. Results: revealed influence pandemic anxiety. association between selected independent factors found demographically unified sample except employment number children. There correlation all observed functions. Univariate model statistical indicated linear models with covariates could account 30.9% (Cognition) 40.6% (Speech-language) variability It turned out two-way three-way interactions had dominant role models, STAI-T Level interaction terms. Conclusion: Our findings reveal determinants outcomes underline These lay groundwork following interdisciplinary research pregnancy facilitate achieve positive mental health.

Language: Английский

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Prenatal Stress and Psychiatric Symptoms During Early Phases of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy

International Journal of Women s Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: Volume 13, P. 653 - 662

Published: July 1, 2021

In February 2020, Italy became the first European country to face coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. The concerns of infection, financial worries, loss freedom, and isolation during ongoing pandemic can lead negative psychological effects, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder. main aim our study was evaluate relationship between pandemic-related stress pregnancy-specific assess their role in development psychiatric symptoms. We predicted that would mediate an association with symptoms.A total 258 pregnant women were assessed for general emotional symptoms General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder screening (OCD). Revised Prenatal Distress Questionnaire (NuPDQ) Pandemic-Related Pregnancy Stress Scale (PREPS) administered as measures (PSS pandemic-related, respectively). Mediation effects by NuPDQ PREPS scales on outcomes calculated, using regression series correcting covariates.Almost a third sample reported clinically relevant anxiety levels (32.6%), 11.2% positive OCD less than 5% depression screening. related feeling unprepared delivery postpartum (PREPS-PS) PHQ-2 score, both directly indirectly via PSS, it GAD-7 score only indirectly. fear infection (PREPS-PIS) associated - through PSS OCD.The onset contributed poor mental health, especially substantial portion Italian women. Our results emphasize importance strategies reduce stress, well diminish due pandemic. Identifying risk factors suffering is important prevent potential long-term consequences mothers offspring.

Language: Английский

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Psychological health status in postpartum women during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 319, P. 99 - 111

Published: Sept. 7, 2022

Language: Английский

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