An exploration into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal mental health in high-and middle-income countries with a case study in East Sussex DOI Creative Commons
Abbeishna Sabesan, Caroline Ackley, Sophia Stone

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medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 3, 2023

Abstract Background The physical isolation that the Coronavirus pandemic enforced resulted in a decline mental health disproportionally affected higher risk individuals, including women perinatal period. wellbeing of was, at times, neglected due to hospital and governmental regulations. aim this study was conduct scoping review Key Informant Interviews (KII) identify gaps opportunities for further research, distinguish discrepancies correlations between two sources information. Methods Two methods were utilised: KIIs. identified relevant articles through database search on Google Scholar, PubMed EBSCO. KIIs conducted virtually with counsellors working maternal charity South-East England. Both collected qualitative data thematically analysed. Results 95 eligible 5 participants recruited Thematic analysis revealed 6 themes both (1) demographics; (2) support; (3) policy; (4) insecurity; (5) anxiety; (6) milestones. Between datasets there no disparities impacts changing policies, fear virus, grief caused by missing milestones health. Significant influence demographic characteristics, which factor adverse outcomes. Conclusion most prominent theme is reduced support available, whilst indicate policies are main cause harm Birth trauma deemed be significance interviews but not literature. Further research should focus impact recovery following birth long-term implications facilitate policy changes reduce trauma/ post-traumatic stress disorder.

Language: Английский

Risk factors for depression and anxiety in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons

Yupeng Luo,

Kui Zhang, Mengxue Huang

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(3), P. e0265021 - e0265021

Published: March 4, 2022

Background The prevalence of anxiety and depression in pregnant women has significantly increased after the spread COVID-19 throughout world. We carried out this meta-analysis to reveal information about risk factors for during pandemic. Methods searched PubMed, Embase CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) databases all articles. odds ratio (OR) corresponding 95% confidence interval (95% CI) was used assess mental health. statistical heterogeneity among studies assessed with Q-test I 2 statistics. Results collected 17 including 15,050 Our results found that decrease perception general support difficulties household finances have damage effects on anxiety, undereducated, unemployed pregnancy, a chronic physical illness before support, finances, disobey isolation rules, smoking pregnancy depression. Conclusion revealed some health Mental interventions may involve targeted methods individually.

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The prevalence of mental ill-health in women during pregnancy and after childbirth during the Covid-19 pandemic: a systematic review and Meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons
Gayathri Delanerolle, Mary McCauley, Martin Hirsch

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

Published: Jan. 28, 2023

Abstract Background This systematic review aims to explore the prevalence of impact COVID-19, MERS, and SARS pandemics on mental health pregnant women. Methods All MERS studies that evaluated women with/without gynaecological conditions were reported in English between December 2000 – July 2021 included. The search criteria developed based upon research question using PubMed, Science Direct, Ovid PsycINFO EMBASE databases. A wide criterion was used ensure inclusion all with existing conditions. Newcastle-Ottawa-Scale assess risk bias for included studies. Random effects model restricted maximum-likelihood estimation method applied meta-analysis I-square statistic evaluate heterogeneity across pooled rates symptoms anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, sleep disorders 95% confidence interval (CI) computed. Results identified 217 which 638,889 or who had just given birth. There no reporting due SARS. showed birth displayed various poor including those relating depression (24.9%), anxiety (32.8%), stress (29.44%), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (27.93%), (24.38%) during COVID-19 pandemic. Discussion It is important note this a range outcome measures does not allow direct comparisons findings. Most self-reported measure without clinical diagnoses so conclusions can be made symptom rather than illness. importance managing pregnancy after-delivery improves quality life wellbeing mothers hence developing an evidence-based approached as part pandemic preparedness would improve challenging times. Other work presented manuscript funded by any specific grants . study protocol published PROSPERO (CRD42021235356) several key objectives.

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Prevalence of Perinatal Anxiety and Related Disorders in Low- and Middle-Income Countries DOI Creative Commons
Alexandra Roddy Mitchell, Hannah Gordon, Jessica Atkinson

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JAMA Network Open, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(11), P. e2343711 - e2343711

Published: Nov. 17, 2023

Anxiety disorders are associated with poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. Women in low- middle-income countries (LMICs) thought to be disproportionally burdened by these disorders, yet their prevalence is unclear.

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Perinatal Depression in Australian Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Birth in the Time of COVID-19 (BITTOC) Study DOI Open Access
Belinda Lequertier, Mia A. McLean, Sue Kildea

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(9), P. 5062 - 5062

Published: April 21, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted perinatal mental health globally. We determined the maternal factors and pandemic-related experiences associated with clinically significant (pregnant post-partum) depressive symptoms in Australian women. Participants (n = 2638; pregnant n 1219, postnatal 1419) completed an online survey (August 2020 through February 2021) self-reported on depression, social support, related experiences. found elevated amongst 26.5% (pregnant) 19% (postnatal) Multiple logistic regression analyses showed higher likelihood of depression residence Victoria, lower education, past/current problems, greater non-pandemic prenatal stress, age ≥ 35 years women) existing physical issues or disability self others (postnatal women). Greater family stress/discord support (friends) was odds while (family) significantly distancing, news exposure changes to care Single women than partnered Our findings underscore importance universal screening for targeted during a displaying vulnerability factors.

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Two-years mothering into the pandemic: Impact of the three COVID-19 waves in the Argentinian postpartum women’s mental health DOI Creative Commons
Agustín Ramiro Miranda, Ana Verónica Scotta, Mariela Valentina Cortez

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PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(3), P. e0294220 - e0294220

Published: March 19, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affects certain vulnerable groups, including postpartum women. Thus, this work aimed to analyze the mental health evolution in Argentinian women during first three waves of and its determinants. In repeated cross-sectional study, data were collected COVID-19: May-July/2020 (n = 319), April-August/2021 340), December/2021- March/2022 341). Postpartum depression, insomnia, perceived stress symptoms assessed using valid instruments. Statistical analyses included multivariate logistic regression, analysis variance, structural equation modeling test for temporal trends indicators identify their prevalence rates depression insomnia rose from 37% 60% 46% 62%, respectively. contrast, pandemic-related decreased. following negative factors maternal identified: unemployment status, lack medical support, reduced family size, remote working, advanced age, late postpartum, multiparity, living least developed region Argentina. Structural confirmed a process pandemic-stress adaptation, although there is persistent increment consequent increased insomnia. women’s worsened pandemic. Although have become more able cope perceive less stress, social economic impact still persists puts them at higher psychological risk. systems must seek protection reproductive age against order with events.

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Risk Factors for Prenatal Anxiety in European Women: A Review DOI Open Access

Alba Val,

Cristina M. Posse,

María del Carmen Míguez Varela

et al.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(9), P. 3248 - 3248

Published: May 7, 2025

Background: Prenatal anxiety is a common problem affecting large number of women. The presence during pregnancy associated with adverse consequences for both the mother and baby. main objective this review was to determine risk factors in European Specifically, we wanted know if these are same as those found other continents they similar depression stage. Methods: A literature carried out on studies that were published last 10 years PsycInfo, Medline, SCOPUS databases. Thirteen selected purposes review. Results: Sociodemographic higher level included having lower educational socioeconomic status. Obstetric pregnancy-related had complications pregnancy. Having history mental health problems, low social support, high levels stress, being exposed life events most relevant psychological presenting prenatal anxiety. Furthermore, largely world depression. Conclusions: This shows there multiple contribute women experiencing Most can be identified at beginning pregnancy, some factors, such ones, potentially modifiable. underlines importance carrying proper screening order prevent its onset or treat it appropriately. fact implies intervention could reduce probability pathologies possible them.

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Perinatal depression and its associated risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis DOI
Deepanjali Behera,

Shweta Bohora,

Snehasish Tripathy

et al.

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 59(10), P. 1651 - 1668

Published: Feb. 20, 2024

Language: Английский

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Impact of health literacy on anxiety and depressive symptoms in pregnant women in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Yasuo Haruyama, Etsuko Miyagi, Gén Kobashi

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Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Aug. 18, 2022

Abstract To investigate the relationships between communicative and critical health literacy (CCHL) anxiety depressive symptoms (ADs) in pregnant women during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted 5466 responded Japan September 2020. Kessler 6 scale (K6) score ≥ 10, an Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) 13, four CCHL groups were analyzed using a logistic regression model trend test. The proportions of with K6 10 EPDS 13 13.5 15.4%, respectively. In comparisons low group, adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) for 0.770 (0.604–0.982) high while those 0.777 (0.639–0.946), 0.665 (0.537–0.824), 0.666 (0.529–0.838) lower, higher, (all p < 0.05), respectively, after adjustments potential confounding factors, such as age, weeks gestation, complications, history, number children, marital status, education, employment, income. Higher associated significantly lower ratios (p = 0.019) 0.001). These results suggest relationship ADs COVID-19

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stress and other psychological factors in pregnant women giving birth during the first wave of the pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Theresa Hübner,

Tanja Wolfgang,

Ann-Catrin Theis

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Reproductive Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: Sept. 5, 2022

The onset of mental illness such as depression and anxiety disorders in pregnancy postpartum period is common. coronavirus induced disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic the resulting public policy responses represent an exceptional situation worldwide there are hints for adverse psychosocial impact, hence, study psychological effects women during hospitalization delivery highly relevant.

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A systematic review on the relationship between socioeconomic conditions and emotional disorder symptoms during Covid-19: unearthing the potential role of economic concerns and financial strain DOI Creative Commons
Jee Kei Chan, Aleya A. Marzuki, Samira Vafa

et al.

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: April 26, 2024

Covid-19 has disrupted the lives of many and resulted in high prevalence rates mental disorders. Despite a vast amount research into social determinants health during Covid-19, little is known about whether results are consistent with gradient health. Here we report systematic review studies that investigated how socioeconomic condition (SEC)-a multifaceted construct measures person's standing society, using indicators such as education income, predicts emotional (depression anxiety) risk pandemic. Furthermore, examined which classes SEC would best predict symptoms

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