Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on breastfeeding in Israel: a cross- sectional, observational survey

International Breastfeeding Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(1)

Published: Aug. 26, 2022

Abstract Background Since March 2020, the world has been coping with COVID-19 pandemic. One group particularly affected were mothers of newborns. The Israeli government imposed three lockdowns, first from 14 to 11 May 2020. It had strictest rules, effects among including panic and stress. These coped new challenges as they often without help extended family, could not meet lactation counsellors in person, stayed longer on maternity leave. Methods A cross-sectional, observational study collected data via an online anonymous survey Israel. From 27 April 2020 was distributed through Facebook groups for breastfeeding mothers. contained 32 multiple choice 10 open questions. Multivariate logistic regression analysis, adjustment potential factors, performed determine pandemic-related factors influencing breastfeeding, decision breastfeed than planned. Results Five hundred eighty women participated survey. Most over 30, (mean age 32.55), married academic degree (81.5%). 127 (22%) reported changes their plans. 85 (15%) responded that due COVID -19 pandemic period 42 (7%) shortening it. significant relationship found between this extension returning work later expected adjusted OR = 2.38 95% CI 1.46,3.87). When asked rank steps national health authorities should take encourage highest agreement (96%) leave extension. More 90% believed receiving counselling at home and/or hospital will breastfeeding. Conclusions This demonstrated most did change patterns because lockdown though some experience difficulties. Some lengthened period, as, pandemic, expected. finding be considered future emergency situations.

Language: Английский

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The moderating effect of daily emotional well-being on push-pull travel motivations in the context of COVID 19

Tourism Recreation Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 48(5), P. 643 - 656

Published: July 31, 2021

Given the negative impact of COVID 19 on tourists' daily emotional well-being and travel intention, this study attempts to investigate how may what extent influence their motivations satisfaction in context 19. Based a sample 511 Macao tourists, who have recently returned from vacation, has identified four motivational dimensions for tourism consumption destination choice during COVID-19 pandemic. The tests hypotheses proposed conceptual model revealed that push factor 'escape & relaxation' drove them pursue pleasure tour, while 'safety convenience' was perceived as most important pull selection. empirically confirmed Moreover, significant moderating effects positive affect relationships between push, motivations, tourist suggested less life tended strengthen relationship satisfaction.

Language: Английский

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Increased Risk for Maternal Anxiety during the COVID-19 Outbreak in Brazil among Pregnant Women without Comorbidities

Revista Brasileira Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 43(12), P. 932 - 939

Published: Dec. 1, 2021

Abstract Objective To study maternal anxiety in pregnant women without comorbidities the context of COVID-19 outbreak Brazil and to knowledge concerns about pandemic. Methods This is a secondary analysis from national multicenter cross-sectional performed 10 cities, June August, 2020, Brazil. Interviewed postpartum women, medical or obstetrical comorbidities, were included present subanalysis. A structured questionnaire Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) applied. Results Out 1,662 763 (45.9%) met criteria for current 16.1% presented with moderate 11.5% severe anxiety. Moderate was associated high school education (odds ratio [OR]:1.58; 95% confidence interval [CI]:1.04–2.40). The protective factor cohabiting partner (OR: 0.46; 95%CI: 0.29–0.73). There positive correlation between total BAI score receiving information care pandemic (rpartial 0.15; p < 0.001); concern vertical transmission 0.10; = 0.01); breastfeeding 0.08; 0.03); prenatal 0.01), baby contracting 0.11; 0.004). negative following aspects: self-confidence protecting 0.04), having learned 0.09; 0.01) 0.22; 0.001) Conclusion educational level not living during Self-confidence against reduced

Language: Английский

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Women’s experience of perinatal support in a high migrant Australian population during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed methods study

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

Published: June 9, 2023

As a COVID-19 risk mitigation measure, Australia closed its international borders for two years with significant socioeconomic disruption including impacting approximately 30% of the Australian population who are migrants. Migrant populations during peripartum often rely on overseas relatives visiting social support. High quality support is known to lead improved health outcomes recognised risk.To explore women's experience pandemic in high migrant population. To quantify type and frequency identify characteristics vulnerable perinatal future preparedness.A mixed methods study semi-structured interviews quantitative survey was conducted from October 2020 April 2021. A thematic approach used analysis.There were 24 participants interviewed both antenatally postnatally (22 antenatal; 18 postnatal). Fourteen women migrants 10 born. Main themes included; 'Significant loss ongoing impact women'; 'Husbands/partners filling gap' 'Holding by virtual thread'. Half felt unsupported antenatally. For born women, this dissipated postnatally, but continued feel unsupported. discussed partners stepped into traditional roles duties absent mothers mothers-in-law only available virtually.This identified disrupted pandemic, providing further evidence that has disproportionately impacted populations. However, benefits included use support, which could be leveraged improving clinical care present pandemics. The most families having disruption. Gains greater gender equity domestic work as husbands/partners increased their contribution childcare.

Language: Английский

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The lived experience of receiving and providing antenatal care during the Covid-19 crisis in Southern Europe: An exploratory qualitative study

Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 39, P. 100949 - 100949

Published: Jan. 21, 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic led to a reorganization of antenatal care including the cancellation or shift into telemedicine consultations and restrictions presence an accompanying person. aim was explore healthcare professionals' women's lived experience such reorganisation consequences on quality specific challenges they faced, with particular emphasis equity. Exploratory qualitative study using semi-structured interviews focus group discussions women providers in New Aquitaine (France) Basque Country (Spain). We collected data from purposive sampling (n=33) professionals (n=19) who had received provided hospitals ambulatory facilities between March 2020 December 2021. Participants' narratives were thematically analysed identify themes that subsequently contextualised two territories. Antenatal pregnant experienced strong emotions suffered organizational changes compromised equity care. associated sources emotional distress, fear loneliness, especially among more disadvantaged isolated women. Among professionals, lack adequate means protection multiple caring protocols generated burnout, feeling abandonment distress. should serve critically consider unexpected reorganising services need meet patients' needs, consideration for groups. Future scenarios generalisation combination remote ensuring

Language: Английский

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