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.
Frontiers in Global Women s Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
3
Published: June 22, 2022
Australian
antenatal
care
includes
specific
screening
and
service
provision
for
domestic
family
violence
(DFV)
mental
health.
However,
the
COVID-19
pandemic
resulted
in
major
changes,
including
greatly
expanded
telehealth.
Given
difficulties
a
safe
assessment
management
of
disclosures
via
telehealth,
DFV
health
might
be
substantially
impacted.
This
study
therefore
aimed
to
assess
effects
on
screening,
as
well
broader
from
perspective
local
maternity
providers.Mixed-methods
staff
surveys
interviews
directly
involved
pregnancy
(doctors,
midwives,
allied
health)
three
Sydney
(Australia)
units,
October
2020
March
2021.
Surveys
interrogated
perceived
delivery
(ensuring
required
services
occurred),
timeliness,
quality
(a)
overall
(b)
care;
also
advantages
disadvantages
were
descriptively
analyzed.
Interviews
conducted
online,
recorded,
transcribed
verbatim
prior
thematic
analysis.In
total,
17
109
survey
responses
received.
Breakdown
respondents
was
67%
21%
doctors,
10%
Over
half
felt
had
negative
effect
delivery,
care,
management.
Perceived
telehealth
positives
included
convenience
women
(73%)
reducing
women's
travel
times
(69%).
Negative
features
no
physical
examination
(90%),
difficulty
regarding
non-verbal
cues
(84%),
if
interpreter
(71%),
unsure
ask
some
questions
(62%).
About
50%
should
continue
post-pandemic,
but
<25%
visits.
Those
suitable
low-risk
multiparous
women,
whereas
those
unsuited
high-risk
pregnancy,
non-English
speaking,
and/or
health/psychosocial/DFV
concerns.
"Change
care"
central
interview
theme,
with
subthemes
impact
health/DFV
(both
positive
negative),
(e.g.,
continuity
disruption),
partners.While
may
have
an
ongoing,
post-pandemic
role
believe
that
this
limited
scope,
mostly
pregnancies.
Women
high
risk
due
or
health,
DFV,
other
social
concerns
considered
International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
17, P. 100459 - 100459
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Antenatal
depression
is
a
form
of
that
occurs
during
pregnancy.
This
problem
may
worsen
the
COVID-19
epidemic
and
result
in
serious
consequences
for
pregnant
women,
including
other
multiple
psychosocial
problems.
However,
prevalence
pandemic
women
its
associated
factors
has
not
been
studied
study
area,
even
Ethiopia.
An
institution-based
cross-sectional
was
conducted
among
422
who
were
attending
antenatal
care
public
health
institutions
North
Shewa
Zone,
The
data
collected
from
May
1-
June
30,
2021.
A
logistic
regression
model
with
adjusted
odds
ratio
(AOR)
P-value
<
0.05
at
95%
confidence
interval
used
to
determine
significantly
factors.
34.1%
(95%
CI:
29.6-38.9).
Divorced
marital
status
(AOR=
7.52,
2.707-20.911),
husband's
educational
"cannot
read
write"
4.05,
1.834-
8.962)
"can
write
without
formal
education"
2.39,
1.107-5.154)
are
statistically
significant
variables
pandemic.
In
this
study,
novel
coronavirus
high.
To
reduce
level
strategies
have
be
designed
early
detection
divorced
inadequate
social
support
address
enough
information
their
husbands
about
Encyclopedia,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
2(2), P. 912 - 927
Published: April 28, 2022
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
affected
many
aspects
of
our
lives,
including
mental
health.
Identifying
risk
factors
and
groups
associated
with
anxiety,
depression,
other
emotional
disorders
for
reasons
related
to
the
is
highly
relevant.
This
narrative
review
aims
summarize
evidence
date
on
during
in
order
identify
people
need
early
psychiatric
psychological
assistance,
point
out
controversial
data
influence
COVID-19,
finally
offer
recommendations
alleviating
symptoms
such
people.
According
current
literature,
being
under
age
40,
female,
having
contact
a
COVID-infected
person,
watching
news
about
more
than
3
h
day
all
increase
likelihood
sleep
disturbances.
Healthcare
workers,
particularly
nurses,
working
hot
zone
suffer
from
disorders,
depression.
It
also
noted
that
previous
history,
addition
increased
risks
anxiety
have
an
relapse
pandemic.
same
true
who
had
episodes
substance
abuse
past.
Aside
socioeconomic
factors,
wellbeing
those
impacted
by
biological
(using
anti-COVID-19
drugs,
COVID-19-associated
immunothrombosis
venous
thromboembolism,
interferon-gamma-related
cytokine
storm,
etc.),
resulting
wide
range
acute
long-term
cognitive
disorders.
During
restricted
resource
time,
aforementioned
should
be
prioritized
prevention,
identification,
proper
treatment
potential
were
found
this
review,
as
well
how
they
interact
change
over
will
help
understand
why
some
studies
at-risk
do
not
agree
each
other,
justify
new
preventive
measures,
strengthen
existing
programs
keep
people’s
health
check
emergencies.
Perspectives In Psychiatric Care,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 10
Published: March 6, 2024
Background.
There
was
a
remarkable
downgrade
in
China’s
COVID-19
response
strategies
January
2023.
The
infection
rate
grew
rapidly
the
early
stages
following
management
policy
shift.
This
study
attempted
to
explore
associations
between
SARS-CoV-2
and
mental
or
physical
health
status
pregnant
postpartum
women
role
of
perceived
risks
family
members’
on
these
by
capturing
impact
shifts
short
period
time.
Methods.
cross-sectional
with
random
sample
from
convenience
hospitals
conducted
Standardized
assessment
tools
were
employed
assess
anxiety,
depressive
symptoms,
feelings
hopelessness.
Hierarchical
multiple
logistic
regressions
examine
mechanisms
interests
including
range
sociodemographic
factors,
self-perceived
health,
status,
as
covariates.
Results.
Of
1,013
aged
32.0
±
0.3
years,
58.2%
(n
=
590)
diagnosed
COVID-19,
49.4%
500)
had
members
who
infected
SARS-CoV-2.
Nearly
98%
included
participants
took
measures
prevent
infection.
A
diagnosis
positively
associated
hopelessness
(OR
1.68,
95%
CI:
1.20–2.35),
probable
anxiety
6.42,
2.18–24.61),
possible
depression
2.56,
1.07–6.70),
symptoms
6.28,
1.63–42.03)
after
adjusting
for
characteristics,
while
presented
no
statistical
significance
when
introduced
into
models.
Conclusions.
Our
results
suggested
that
may
experience
challenges
they
their
contracted
context
considerable
shift
management.
Early
detection
poor
its
risk
factors
vulnerable
groups
during
administrative
practice
is
very
necessary,
services,
easy
access
psychosocial
support
obstetric
counselling,
should
be
prioritized.
INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
61
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Review
Question:
What
is
the
impact
of
Covid-19
upon
mental
health
and
well-being
women
during
pregnancy
perinatal
period?
Inclusion
criteria:
empirical
primary
research;
maternal
wellbeing;
period;
Covid-19;
English
or
Thai
language;
studies
from
December
2019-September
2021,
updated
March
2024.
Exclusion
secondary
research,
commentary,
grey
literature.
Databases
searched:
CINAHL,
Cochrane,
JBI,
Medline,
PsycINFO,
Clinical
Key
Web
Science.
Studies
were
assessed
for
bias
using
tools
aligned
with
study
design.
A
convergent
integrated
approach
was
taken
whereby
quantitative
data
combined
qualitative
data,
synthesised
simultaneously
Braun
Clarke
Six
Steps
to
Thematical
Analysis
presented
as
narrative.
Forty-two
included.
Overall
level
methodological
quality
14
rated
good,
28
fair.
Overarching
themes:
“Impact”
“Emotional
Impact.”
Themes:
demographic
impact;
socio-economic
factors;
obstetric
pre-morbidity;
maternity
service
delivery;
relationships;
fear
worry,
grief
loss.
Commonality
suggested
some
evidence
increased
risk
prevalence
illness
pre-pandemic
levels.
Risk
factors:
lack/perceived
lack
social
support;
high-risk
pregnancy,
complex
history;
prior
illness;
delivery,
safety;
worry.
Results
confer
prominent
pandemic
though
many
did
not
suggest
higher
than
levels,
directly
associated.
Several
factors
compound
risk.
small
number
protective
are
identified.
The
dynamic
processes
protection
need
be
understood
within
specific
context
in
which
they
operate.
authors
received
no
financial
support
authorship,
and/or
publication
this
article.
registered.
Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 19, 2024
Aim:
This
descriptive-cross-sectional
study
aims
to
determine
whether
the
Covid-19
pandemic
had
an
effect
on
physical
and
mental
symptoms
of
pregnant
women.
Methods:
The
was
conducted
between
December
2020
2021with
352
data
were
collected
using
Personal
Information
Form,
Pregnancy
Symptom
Inventory-PSI,
Brief
Inventory-BSI
Visual
Analog
Scale-VAS.
Results:
participants’
PSI
BSI
mean
scores
28.69±
14.46,
0.68
±
0.47
respectively.
It
found
that
highest
obtained
from
anxiety
(0.72
0.63)
depression
(0.95
0.71)
sub-dimensions
BSI.
women
who
received
support
their
husbands
good
relationships
with
statistically
significantly
lower
(p˂0.05).
Conclusions:
Although
it
experienced
mild
during
pandemic,
high
among
symptoms.
Especially
those
According
our
conclusion
spouse
is
especially
important,
should
be
taken
into
consideration
when
identifying
risky
groups
making
appropriate
interventions.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 7, 2021
Abstract
BackgroundThe
onset
of
mental
illness
such
as
depression
and
anxiety
disorders
in
pregnancy
postpartum
period
is
common.
The
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.
MethodsPatients
who
gave
birth
first
wave
Corona
Germany
(March
to
June
2020)
at
Department
Obstetrics
Gynecology,
University
Würzburg,
Germany,
were
recruited
hospital
admission
delivery.
Biosamples
collected
analysis
SARS-CoV-2
infection
various
stress
hormones
interleukin-6
(IL-6).
In
addition
sociodemographic
medical
obstetric
data,
survey
questionnaires
relation
concerns
about
fear
COVID-19,
depression,
stress,
anxiety,
loneliness,
maternal
self-efficacy
mother-child
bonding
administered
T1
(delivery
stay)
T2
(3-6
month
postpartum).ResultsIn
total,
all
94
patients
had
a
moderate
concern
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV2)
with
significant
rise
T2.
This
correlated
low
low-medium
general
levels
symptoms,
showed
increase
active
coping
from
Anxiety
Edinburgh
Postnatal
Depression
Scale
medium
score
5
(T1),
but
only
week
correlation
SARS-CoV-2.
contrast
overall
good
without
concern,
self-efficiency
negatively
impairment
caused
by
COVID-19
pandemic.
ConclusionObstetrical
patients`
regarding
accompanying
increased
course
correlating
positively
depression.
Of
note
over
time
mother-child-bonding.
Maternal
was
affected
part
restrictions
pandemic.Clinical
trial
registration:
DRKS00022506