
Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: March 22, 2022
Abstract Purpose . The COVID-19 pandemic situation significantly affected the mental health of general and clinical population including that pregnant puerperal women due to lack access healthcare, social isolation, sleep loss, feelings fear uncertainties. However, few studies investigated which COVID-19-related psychopathological determinants may predispose perinatal depression. aim this study was evaluate impact related anxiety on depression Methods. We retrospectively screened 184 outpatients afferent Perinatal Mental Health outpatient service, during March 2020-March 2021, by using Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), Fear (FCV-19-S) Coronavirus Anxiety (CAS). Results. mean EPDS score 9.0 (SD=5.3), experiencing a clinically relevant in 45.7% sample. FCV-19-S 15.0 (SD=6.2) CAS 1.7 (SD=2.8). Linear regression analyses demonstrated (F(1,68)=12.218, R 2 =0.152, p<0.001) scores (F(1,68)=10.278, =0.131, p=0.002) statistically predicted total scores. A positive correlation reported between (r=0.390, (r=0.362, Conclusion. with its subsequent quarantine lockdown might determine increased levels fear, particularly among their period who experience deprivation normal sources family support and, hence, psychological distress, even those without previous psychiatric history. Further preventive screening strategies should be implemented order early identify at-risk pandemic.
Language: Английский