Changes to women’s childbirth plans during the COVID-19 pandemic and posttraumatic stress symptoms: a cross-national study DOI Creative Commons
Ana Mesquita, Raquel Costa, Pelin Dikmen‐Yildiz

et al.

Archives of Women s Mental Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 27(3), P. 393 - 403

Published: Dec. 16, 2023

Abstract A considerable number of women giving birth during COVID-19 pandemic reported being concerned about changes to their childbirth plans and experiences due imposed restrictions. Research prior the suggests that may be more at risk post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) unmet expectations plans. Therefore, this study aimed examine if mismatch between women’s planned actual was associated with postpartum PTSS. Women in period (up 6 months after birth) across 11 countries on experiences, mental health, COVID-19-related factors, PTSS (PTSD checklist DSM-5 version) using self-report questionnaires (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04595123). More than half (64%) 3532 included analysis All were significantly scores. Participants one two had a 12% 38% increase, respectively, scores compared those no (Exp(β) = 1.12; 95% CI [1.06–1.19]; p < 0.001 Exp(β) 1.38; [1.29–1.48]; 0.001). In addition, effect having change plan stronger primigravida multigravida 0.86; [0.77–0.97]; 0.014). Changes common score. Developing health policies protect from negative consequences unexpected or unintended is important for perinatal health.

Language: Английский

Global burden of female infertility attributable to sexually transmitted infections and maternal sepsis: 1990–2021 and projections to 2050 DOI Creative Commons

Jianbo Wei,

Huayu Huang, Liangsheng Fan

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: April 30, 2025

Infectious diseases, such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and maternal sepsis, are major contributors to female infertility, creating a substantial burden on women of reproductive age. Based Global Burden Disease (GBD) 2021, this study analyzed the global trends regional disparities in infection-related infertility for aged 15-49 projected future burdens. Our result showed that from 1990 age-standardized prevalence rate (ASPR) rose 839.52 982.37 per 100,000 with estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) (0.26 [0.19 0.33]), years lived disability (YLDs) increasing 62.81 106.69 thousand (EAPC 0.23 [0.16 0.31]), was predicted continue rising 2022 2050. The disease significant disparities, low socio-demographic index (SDI) regions had highest ASPR (1247.25 [1085.17 1443.57]) but also fastest decline -1.17 [-1.34 -0.99]), Western Sub-Saharan Africa (ASPR 1,925.52 [1655.35 2241.71] 100,000) burden. increased age, peaking at 40-44 years, inversely associated SDI. These findings provide essential insights policymakers develop targeted strategies prevent control particularly low-SDI regions.

Language: Английский

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The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on postnatal anxiety and posttraumatic stress: Analysis of two population-based national maternity surveys in England DOI Creative Commons
Siân Harrison, Maria Quigley, Gracia Fellmeth

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 356, P. 122 - 136

Published: April 3, 2024

Few studies have evaluated postnatal anxiety and posttraumatic stress (PTS) before during the Covid-19 pandemic using comparable data across time. We used from two national maternity surveys in England to explore impact of on prevalence risk factors for PTS.

Language: Английский

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Examining the connection between perceived stress and post-traumatic stress in women who experienced a traumatic childbirth DOI Creative Commons
Sónia Brandão, Rosa Silva, Wilson Abreu

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Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1), P. 2085 - 2093

Published: March 5, 2025

Sónia Brandão, Rosa Silva, Wilson Abreu, Tânia Ana Paula Prata, Olga Riklikiene, Gabija Jarasiunaite-Fedosejeva, Ernesto González Mesa, Gözde Gökçe İsbir, Figen İnci, Burcu Kömürcü-Akik, Kristiina Uriko, Tatiana Governo, Gill Thomson

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Brazilian Pregnant Women at the Beginning of the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic DOI Open Access
Jéssica Gorrão Lopes Albertini, Gláucia Rosana Guerra Benute, Maria de Lourdes Brizot

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(4), P. 461 - 461

Published: April 10, 2024

Objective: Analyze the presence of PTSD symptoms and their risk among pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that received receiving prenatal care at two university hospitals in São Paulo, Brazil, pandemic, from April to June 2020. The sociodemographic health data participants exposure individuals suspected or confirmed have were evaluated. Impact Event Scale-Revised State-Trait Anxiety Inventory used assess anxiety symptoms, respectively. Results: A total 149 included this study. was 55.1%. independent factors for state (ORadj = 2.6), trait 10.7), changes routine due pandemic 4.7) contact with case person 7.1). Conclusions: had significant negative impact on mental women, more than half present showed PTSD, exacerbated by COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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A nomogram for predicting postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder: a prospective cohort study DOI Creative Commons

Xiaoting Wang,

Jiaxin Ren, Lili Kang

et al.

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Oct. 23, 2024

Postpartumpost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as a psychological disorder, has long-term and widespread harm. Still, compared with other postpartum psychiatric disorders, PTSD received relatively littleattention in China. This study aims to investigate the risk factors of develop convenient rapid nomogram screening tool help clinical staff identify high-risk pregnant womenin time take preventative management measures. Recruited women hospitalized for delivery Qingdao Municipal Hospital Jinzhou Maternal Child Health from November 2022 October 2023 samples questionnaire survey. Telephone follow-up was conducted 42 days after delivery. After univariate analysis, multicollinearity logistic regression postnatal were obtained, prediction model established, drawn by R software. G*power3.1.9.7 calculated effectiveness test. The validated internally using Bootstrap approach, external validation carried out verification group. accuracy model's predictions its application value evaluated area under curve, calibration plot, decision curve analysis. A total 602 recruited this study, incidence 11.1% (67/602). Multifactorial analysis showed that poor self-assessment sleep status late pregnancy (OR = 5.336), cesarean section 2.825), instrumental 5.994), having fear labor 4.857), high score Five Factors Inventory Neuroticism subscale 1.244) independent developing PTSD. Quality Relationship Index 0.891) protective factor In training sets, ROC 0.928 0.907, respectively. curves well-fitted, Decision Curve Analysis indicated had good application. With strong predictive capacity, built can caregivers early on implement timely preventive intervention strategies.

Language: Английский

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The time of motherhood in a time of crisis: a longitudinal qualitative study DOI
Alessia Caffieri, Giorgia Margherita

Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 17

Published: Aug. 2, 2023

ABSTRACTAims/Background The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health women in perinatal period has been widely shown literature. Although longitudinal quantitative studies investigated long-term effects both and children's health, no qualitative study can be found within aimed at an in-depth exploration trajectories, from pregnancy to postpartum, lived by through waves Italy.Design/Methods As a method, approach Longitudinal Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used. A total 14 were interviewed for first time during (March-May 2021/second wave spread). Among total, 8 completed second interview, one year later, postpartum 2022/end public emergency) included analysis.Results Three superordinated themes emerged: (1) Maternal functions pandemic; (2) 'Care' needs maternal services; (3) Unspeakable: obstetric violence gender inequality working field. Themes organised considering women's experience, showing continuity discontinuity paths overtime.Conclusion Women their felt like 'living incubators', isolated invested individual social responsibilities 'caring'.The confirms need re-centre care services' praxis as act collective repair against consequences trauma pandemic.KEYWORDS: pregnancypostpartum periodCOVID-19womenlongitudinal studymotherhood AcknowledgmentsThe authors thank who participated study.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict interest reported author(s).

Language: Английский

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Impact of trauma, support, and control perceptions during childbirth on post-traumatic stress disorder among Syrian immigrant adolescent pregnant women DOI
Ayseren Çevik, Emine Aksüt Akçay, Ebru Gözüyeşil

et al.

Midwifery, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 127, P. 103870 - 103870

Published: Nov. 3, 2023

Language: Английский

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COVID‐19 Posttraumatic Effects on Perinatal Psychological Distress: A Cross‐Sectional Study at the End of the Pandemic Health Emergency DOI Creative Commons
Alessia Caffieri, Rosa Fabbricatore, Giorgia Margherita

et al.

Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 31(4)

Published: July 1, 2024

ABSTRACT Introduction Psychological distress in pregnant and postpartum women increased during the COVID‐19 pandemic. However, impact of pandemic perinatal at end health emergency has been rarely studied. This study is aimed investigating psychological public emergency, hypothesizing that COVID‐19‐related fears influence via mediation posttraumatic loneliness. Methods A total 200 period, which 125 were 75 postpartum, participated an online survey Italy. Depression, anxiety, stress, loneliness, assessed. To test hypotheses, robust serial analyses performed. Results Increased levels associated with increase depression, anxiety stress indirectly through Loneliness played a stronger role mediating relationship between depression than outcomes. Conclusions should be considered exploratory for its methodological characteristics nonreplicability condition. this suggests importance assessing reactions to ‘collective’ crises research clinical practice. In addition, it sustains loneliness as transversal construct greatly targeting interventions period.

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of Risk of Acute Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms During COVID-19 Pandemic in Turkey DOI
Güliz Özgen Hergül, Emel Bahadır Yılmaz

Fenerbahçe Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 27, 2024

This study evaluated the risk of acute stress disorder and post-traumatic during coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. descriptive correlational was conducted among Turkey residents, sample consisted 567 participants. Data were collected using Impact Events Scale–Revised Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5. Results showed that respondents had high psychological distress disorder, severe symptom. A strong positive relationship found between disorder. Protective steps to minimize traumatic effects COVID-19 pandemic on general population in should be taken.

Language: Английский

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Changes to women’s childbirth plans during the COVID-19 pandemic and posttraumatic stress symptoms: a cross-national study DOI Creative Commons
Ana Mesquita, Raquel Costa, Pelin Dikmen‐Yildiz

et al.

Archives of Women s Mental Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 27(3), P. 393 - 403

Published: Dec. 16, 2023

Abstract A considerable number of women giving birth during COVID-19 pandemic reported being concerned about changes to their childbirth plans and experiences due imposed restrictions. Research prior the suggests that may be more at risk post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) unmet expectations plans. Therefore, this study aimed examine if mismatch between women’s planned actual was associated with postpartum PTSS. Women in period (up 6 months after birth) across 11 countries on experiences, mental health, COVID-19-related factors, PTSS (PTSD checklist DSM-5 version) using self-report questionnaires (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04595123). More than half (64%) 3532 included analysis All were significantly scores. Participants one two had a 12% 38% increase, respectively, scores compared those no (Exp(β) = 1.12; 95% CI [1.06–1.19]; p < 0.001 Exp(β) 1.38; [1.29–1.48]; 0.001). In addition, effect having change plan stronger primigravida multigravida 0.86; [0.77–0.97]; 0.014). Changes common score. Developing health policies protect from negative consequences unexpected or unintended is important for perinatal health.

Language: Английский

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