Common model of stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in pregnant women from seven high-income Western countries at the COVID-19 pandemic onset

Social Science & Medicine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 315, P. 115499 - 115499

Published: Nov. 1, 2022

Language: Английский

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Adverse fetal and neonatal impact of war conflicts during pregnancy: A systematic review

IUBMB Life, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 77(2)

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Abstract The aim of the present study was to establish fetal and neonatal impact war conflicts during pregnancy. A systematic review conducted according Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines relevant publications available in PubMed, Scopus Web Science, PsycINFO databases. Primary quantitative studies were eligible inclusion. To be included, had redacted Spanish or English evaluate maternal exposure a terrorist attack pregnancy, with consideration being given consequences this and/or development. Systematic, narrative exploratory literature excluded, as meta‐analyses which sample differed from interest, focus on other stressful factors that conflict examined did not comprise pregnancy fetus neonate. methodological quality included articles assessed using CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme) tool. total 28 an n = 664,980 mother‐infant dyads, exposed conflicts. adverse prenatal stress suffered by mothers periods revealed that, (1) short‐term, babies at greater risk having low birth weight impinged length born prematurely, whilst more likely suffer miscarriage. (2) In long‐term, period higher experiencing alterations their neurodevelopment, mental disorders pathophysiological diseases. can bring about number negative over both short‐ long‐term babies, especially, terms physical neurological It is important conduct further research topic detecting treating early stages psychological illnesses experienced due and, way, achieve benefits pregnant women future generations.

Language: Английский

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Changes in Fear of Childbirth and Its Predictors Over Three COVID‐19 Pandemic Waves in Poland

Birth, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 7, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic posed new and unpredictable challenges worldwide, having a particular effect on vulnerable groups, including pregnant women. occurrence of these stressful circumstances likely increased women's fear childbirth, critical issue in pregnancy with consequences for various outcomes. This cross-sectional study investigated childbirth women during three waves the Poland identified factors predicting severe fear. Participants were recruited through social media platforms. In total, 2462 completed questionnaire first (n = 1079), second 1119), or third 264) pandemic. Fear was measured Birth visual analog scale (FOBS) using cut-off score ≥ 54 to indicate clinically relevant childbirth. COVID-19-related stress assessed Pandemic-Related Pregnancy Stress Scale (PREPS). present 51.5%, 61.9%, 56.8% participants at waves, respectively. Women who had lower scores than those wave. could be explained by changes infection rates severity disease, restrictions maternity care, availability vaccinations. successive predictors (FoC), especially related COVID-19, differed. Across most powerful predictor originating from feeling unprepared birth. differed across time points. Pandemic should considered future review studies meta-analyses.

Language: Английский

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Exploring Self-Perceived Stress and Anxiety Throughout Pregnancy: A Longitudinal Study

Diseases, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 121 - 121

Published: April 19, 2025

Background: Anxiety and stress are common during pregnancy can impact the health of pregnant woman newborn. There is a lack research focused on identifying weaknesses that promote equity in care women. The objective this study was to describe levels anxiety three trimesters compare whether there differences according obstetric gynecological variables. Methods: A descriptive prospective longitudinal correlational observational carried out. Non-probability sampling out with 176 Pregnancy-Related Questionnaire Perceived Stress Scale were used. Results: prevalence 23.9%, 17%, 17.6%, mean scores reached 32.24, 33.02, 49.74 first, second, third trimesters, respectively. In comparison, without miscarriages, higher first trimester. multiparous women who had suffered miscarriage, Conclusions: Mean trimester compared other two trimesters. Care for these vulnerable society’s system align Sustainable Development Goals Health Well-being Gender Equality others.

Language: Английский

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The Serbian version of the Pandemic-Related Pregnancy Stress Scale (PREPS-SRB)–A validation study

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(2), P. e0317909 - e0317909

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

Pregnancy is a sensitive period in woman’s life when psychological distress can have negative consequences for the mother and fetus. Prolonged intensified symptoms of anxiety depression caused by COVID-19 pandemic increase risk maternal fetal health complications. The Pandemic-Related Stress Scale (PREPS) thoroughly designed tool that helps determine analyze stress among pregnant women during pandemics three domains: Preparedness childbirth, (2) Infection, (3) Positive Appraisal. A cross-sectional study included 189 attending community center, “Dr Simo Milošević,” Belgrade, Serbia, from January to February 2022. Pregnant anonymously completed questionnaire as part study. mean scores those domains are follows: (2.4 ± 0.9), Infection (2.8 1.1), Appraisal (3.7 0.9). Internal consistency PREPS PREPS-Total (α = 0.867). An explanatory factor analysis showed Serbian version has good psychometric properties. Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Measure Sampling Adequacy (KMO) was found be 0.860, indicating high degree sampling adequacy. Additionally, Bartlett’s Test Sphericity yielded statistically significant result (χ 2 1564.206, df 105, p < 0.001). CFA very fit indices sample, confirming structure original English version. RMSEA value 0.056 (0.036–0.075) values TLI (0.961) CFI (0.974) were above cut-off ≥0.95, an excellent fit. All standardized loadings ranged 0.50 0.85. PREPS-SRB serves valuable healthcare professionals, allowing them identify experiencing related pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric properties of the COVID-19 related Perceived Stress Scale online version in the Spanish population

Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15, P. 100716 - 100716

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

In Spain, there is no detailed information on the psychometric characteristics of COVID-19 related Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10-C). This study aimed to examine properties PSS-10-C in general Spanish population. The sample was selected using a non-probabilistic incidental sampling method. A performed with 290 participants (18-65 years). We used and an ad-hoc sociodemographic questionnaire. These instruments were administered online format. data collected between March April 2021. Internal consistency, exploratory confirmatory factor analysis, K-means cluster analysis carried out. presented good internal consistency (α = 0.87) unidimensional structure 10 items (which explained 46.1% variance). identified cut-off point ≥ 26 as reference for high-perceived stress and, consequently, that 5.9% had high levels related-stress. may be helpful tool assessing population's perceived associated COVID-19. preliminary interest health professionals since report specific local It would necessary deepen into scale (i.e., examining convergent discriminant validity).

Language: Английский

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Psychometric properties of the Greek versions of the Pandemic-Related Pregnancy Stress Scale and the Pandemic-Related Postpartum Stress Scale and associated risk factors during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic

BJPsych Open, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(2)

Published: Feb. 1, 2023

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has affected perinatal mental health. Reliable tools are needed to assess stress during situations. Aims To the psychometric properties of Greek versions Pandemic-Related Pregnancy Stress Scale (PREPS) and Postpartum (PREPS-PP) explore associations between women's characteristics second wave. Methods PREPS PREPS-PP were completed by 264 pregnant 188 postpartum women, respectively, who also State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Edinburgh Perinatal Depression (EPDS). Results internal consistency was similar for PREPS-PP. It good preparedness (a = 0.77 α 0.71, respectively) infection (α 0.83 both scales) but low positive appraisal 0.46 0.41, respectively). Of 55.33% 55.27%, reported scores ≥40 on STAI-S STAI-T, respective percentages women 47.34% 46.80%. In addition, 14.39% 20.74% scored ≥13 EPDS. Higher associated with primiparity ( P 0.022 0.021, disrupted care 0.069 0.007, higher chronic disease 0.037), 0.02) perceived risk 0.065). score in groups 0.107 0.010, Conclusions valid assessment at a health crisis.

Language: Английский

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Self perceived health and stress in the pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: March 31, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has had numerous maternal and neonatal consequences, especially at the mental level. Pregnant women experience a rise in anxiety symptoms prenatal stress.The aim was to describe self-perceived health status, general stress analyze relations associations with sociodemographic factors.A quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional study conducted using non-probabilistic circumstantial sampling. sample recruited during first trimester of pregnancy control obstetrical visit. Google Forms platform used. A total 297 participated study. Prenatal Distress Questionnaire (PDQ), Perceived Stress Score (PSS) General Health (GHQ-28) were used.Primiparas presented higher levels worry about childbirth baby (10.93 ± 4.73) than multiparous (9.88 3.96). Somatic present 6% women. Anxiety-insomnia scored positively by 18% In Spearman correlation analysis, statistically significant values found between almost all variables. positive observed levels.During gestation, concerns increase when anxiety, insomnia depression also increase. There is clear relationship worries, stress. education that focuses on pregnant would help reduce worries improve perception her well-being.

Language: Английский

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Psychological Well-being during Pregnancy: The Contribution of Stress Factors and Maternal-Fetal Bonding

Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 15

Published: June 9, 2023

Pregnancy and anticipation of the birth first child is considered a happy exciting time. However, stress involved in pregnancy has been found to put women at greater risk impaired psychological well-being, or higher distress. Confusion theoretical literature between terms 'stress' 'distress' makes it difficult understand underlying mechanism that may enhance reduce well-being. We suggest maintaining this distinction examining from different sources, allow us gain new knowledge regarding well-being pregnant women.Drawing on Calming Cycle Theory, examine moderated mediation model for explanation dynamic two factors (COVID-19-related anxiety stress) pose as well protective role maternal-fetal bonding.The sample consisted 1,378 who were expecting their child, recruited through social media completed self-report questionnaires.The COVID-19-related anxiety, stress, which, turn, was associated with lower effect weaker among reported study expands during pregnancy, sheds light unexplored bonding factor against stress.

Language: Английский

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Managing Labour in Women with COVID-19

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(12), P. 3980 - 3980

Published: June 12, 2023

Since first reported in December 2019 Wuhan, China, COVID-19 caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Corona virus2 (SARS CoV-2) quickly spread to become a pandemic that has significant morbidity and mortality. The rapidity of the virus high mortality at outset threatened overwhelm health systems worldwide, and, indeed, this significantly impacted maternal health, especially since there was minimal experience draw from. Experience with Covid 19 grown exponentially as unique needs pregnant labouring women infection have more evident. Managing parturients requires multidisciplinary team consisting anaesthesiologists, obstetricians, neonatologists, nursing staff, critical care infectious disease control experts. There should be clear policy on triaging patients depending severity their condition stage labour. Those risk respiratory failure managed tertiary referral centre facilities for intensive assisted respiration. Staff delivery suites operating rooms protected enforcing protection principles such offering dedicated theatres SARS CoV-2 positive using personal protective equipment. All hospital staff must trained measures which updated regularly. Breastfeeding new-born part healthcare package offered parturient mothers.

Language: Английский

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