The impact of physical activity on maternal mental wellbeing DOI
Katie Cole, Tom Butler, Julie Abayomi

et al.

British Journal of Midwifery, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 33(4), P. 220 - 226

Published: April 1, 2025

Poor mental health during and after pregnancy is a key contributor to maternal morbidity mortality, despite the potential for preventative measures. Increasing physical activity levels has been recognised as non-pharmacological method of improving wellbeing, yet it not routinely discussed by healthcare professionals. The association between wellbeing in non-pregnant population well established, but remains overlooked pregnancy. It crucial that professionals are aware understand positive impact being physically active on wellbeing. Encouraging supporting women be can valuable enhancing overall quality life

Language: Английский

Anxiety, depression, and related factors in pregnant women during the COVID‐19 pandemic in Turkey: A web‐based cross‐sectional study DOI Open Access
Hatice Kahyaoğlu Süt, Burcu Küçükkaya

Perspectives In Psychiatric Care, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 57(2), P. 860 - 868

Published: Sept. 28, 2020

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression related factors in pregnant women during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.This cross-sectional was conducted on 403 using a web-based survey. The hospital scale used measure depression.The 64.5% 56.3%, respectively. Working status, physical activity discomfort with visits, having information about COVID-19, being informed by healthcare workers COVID-19 were (p < .05). Education level, .05).The aforementioned should be considered for reducing depressive symptoms pregnancy.

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One Year Into the Pandemic: A Systematic Review of Perinatal Mental Health Outcomes During COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons
Udita Iyengar,

Bhavisha Jaiprakash,

Hanako Haitsuka

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: June 24, 2021

Obstetric guidelines have rapidly evolved to incorporate new data and research on the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), with perinatal mental health building over last year. Our aim in present manuscript is provide a systematic review of outcomes pregnant postpartum women during COVID-19 pandemic context neonatal obstetric addressing symptoms complications pregnancy, mother-to-neonate transmission, Cesarean-section delivery, prematurity, maternal/neonate mortalities, maternal-neonatal separation, breastfeeding. We summarize from 81 studies underscore protective risk factors identified for amidst pandemic. Data reviewed here suggest increased psychological symptoms, especially depressive anxiety COVID-19. integrates most current neonate guidelines, along associated COVID-19, highlighting best available care their neonates

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The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Women’s Mental Health during Pregnancy: A Rapid Evidence Review DOI Open Access

Monica Ahmad,

Laura Vismara

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(13), P. 7112 - 7112

Published: July 2, 2021

Background: The perinatal period is a particularly vulnerable in women’s lives that implies significant physiological and psychological changes can place women at higher risk for depression anxiety symptoms. In addition, the ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) likely to increase this vulnerability prevalence mental health problems. This review aimed investigate existing literature on impact COVID-19 during pregnancy first year postpartum. Method: search was conducted using following databases: Pubmed, Scopus, WOS—web science, PsycInfo Google Scholar. Out total 116 initially selected papers, 17 have been included final work, according inclusion criteria. Results: reviewed contributions report moderate severe outbreak pregnant women, mainly form depression—up 58% Spain—and symptoms—up 72% Canada. addition common symptoms, COVID-19-specific worries emerged with respect its potential effects well-being unborn child. Social support being engaged regular physical activities appear be protective factors able buffer against maternal health. Conclusions: Despite limitations study design, evidence suggests it essential provide appropriate emergency order protect their minimize risks long-term child development.

Language: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal mental health, early childhood development, and parental practices: a global scoping review DOI Creative Commons
Ana Luiza Penna, Camila Machado de Aquino,

Maria Suelly Nogueira Pinheiro

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Feb. 24, 2023

In March 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic by World Health Organization (WHO), generating stark economic and social repercussions that directly or indirectly affected families' wellbeing health status.This review aims at mapping existing evidence on impact of maternal mental health, early childhood development, parental practices, worldwide, to identify gaps better inform future delivery care policy measures.Following protocol defined PRISMA-ScR, this scoping has searched for relevant studies published between January 2020 June 2021, selecting sources based pre-established criteria. From total 2,308 articles, data were extracted from 537 publications 35 countries all three domains.The combined stressors brought forth have exerted heavy burden mothers development young children, partly mediated its practices.Despite remaining gaps, we identified sufficient pointing an urgent need more concerted global research efforts rapid responses timely address severe pervasive negative impacts children key developmental stage.

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Stress and Anxiety Levels in Pregnant and Post-Partum Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Open Access
Anna Stepowicz,

Barbara Wencka,

Jan Bieńkiewicz

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 17(24), P. 9450 - 9450

Published: Dec. 17, 2020

The aim of this study was to analyze stress and anxiety levels experienced by pregnant post-partum women during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well indicate social medical factors that could contribute anxiety. A total 210 patients were enrolled in study. Two well-established test-tools applied: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). revealed surveyed moderate high. We demonstrated with mental treatment history, those first trimester pregnancy ones are single or an informal relationship tend experience higher psychological distress Such age, education, parity, eventful obstetric comorbidities, number hospital stays proved be statistically insignificant analysis. Our findings used identify at greater risk experiencing adverse effects provide them adequate support. Further multi-center studies warranted order draw final conclusions.

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Anxiety, depression, and knowledge level in postpartum women during the COVID‐19 pandemic DOI Open Access
Gülten Güvenç, İlknur YEŞİLÇINAR,

Fulden ÖZKEÇECİ

et al.

Perspectives In Psychiatric Care, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 57(3), P. 1449 - 1458

Published: Dec. 18, 2020

This study aimed to assess anxiety, depression, and knowledge level in postpartum women during the COVID-19 pandemic.This cross-sectional was conducted on 212 using a web-based online survey Ankara, Turkey.The prevalence of depression 34.0%. The mean anxiety scores were 42.69 ± 9.93 9.69 1.94, respectively. There statistically significant difference between status (p < 0.001) women. differences fear about being infected with for themselves = 0.01) babies (PPD).During pandemic, early detection appropriate timely intervention prevent detect PPD are crucial well-being woman.

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Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on perinatal mental health (Riseup-PPD-COVID-19): protocol for an international prospective cohort study DOI Creative Commons
Emma Motrico, Rena Bina, Sara Domínguez‐Salas

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Feb. 17, 2021

Abstract Background Corona Virus Disease 19 (COVID-19) is a new pandemic, declared public health emergency by the World Health Organization, which could have negative consequences for pregnant and postpartum women. The scarce evidence published to date suggests that perinatal mental has deteriorated since COVID-19 outbreak. However, few studies so far some limitations, such as cross-sectional design omission of important factors understanding health, including governmental restriction measures healthcare practices implemented at maternity hospitals. Within Riseup-PPD COST Action, study underway assess impact in health. primary objectives are (1) evaluate changes outcomes; (2) determine risk protective during pandemic. Additionally, we will compare results between countries participating study. Methods This an international prospective cohort study, with baseline three follow-up assessments over six-month period. It being carried out 11 European (Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, France, Greece, Israel, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom), Argentina, Brazil Chile. sample consists adult women (with infants up 6 months age). assessment includes on epidemiology (Oxford Government Response Tracker dataset), Coronavirus Perinatal Experiences (COPE questionnaires), psychological distress (BSI-18), depression (EPDS), anxiety (GAD-7) post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSD checklist DSM-V). Discussion provide information pandemic well-being, identification potential implementing predictive models using machine learning techniques. findings help policymakers develop suitable guidelines prevention strategies contribute designing tailored interventions. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04595123 .

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Perinatal Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic: An Integrative Review and Implications for Clinical Practice DOI Open Access
Julia Suwalska,

Maria Napierała,

Paweł Bogdański

et al.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 10(11), P. 2406 - 2406

Published: May 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic and measures implemented to decelerate its spread have consequences for mental health of societies. aim our review was analyze depressive anxiety symptoms in perinatal women. search used PubMed Web Science databases. Most studies showed an increase the prevalence depression and/or symptoms. Risk factors identified study were mainly related possibility infection, changes organization care, social isolation financial problems. Protective included support, woman's own activity knowledge about COVID-19. results point importance screening including suicide risk assessment Much needs women can be met primary or care services; however, with issues should offered psychiatric consultations psychological sometimes urgent hospitalization is necessary. Healthcare professionals provide information addressing uncertainty COVID-19, midwifery medical as well problems how get help. Mental interventions pregnant may involve planning physical encouraging engage online activities.

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Risk factors for depression and anxiety in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons

Yupeng Luo,

Kui Zhang, Mengxue Huang

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(3), P. e0265021 - e0265021

Published: March 4, 2022

Background The prevalence of anxiety and depression in pregnant women has significantly increased after the spread COVID-19 throughout world. We carried out this meta-analysis to reveal information about risk factors for during pandemic. Methods searched PubMed, Embase CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) databases all articles. odds ratio (OR) corresponding 95% confidence interval (95% CI) was used assess mental health. statistical heterogeneity among studies assessed with Q-test I 2 statistics. Results collected 17 including 15,050 Our results found that decrease perception general support difficulties household finances have damage effects on anxiety, undereducated, unemployed pregnancy, a chronic physical illness before support, finances, disobey isolation rules, smoking pregnancy depression. Conclusion revealed some health Mental interventions may involve targeted methods individually.

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The prevalence of mental ill-health in women during pregnancy and after childbirth during the Covid-19 pandemic: a systematic review and Meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons
Gayathri Delanerolle, Mary McCauley, Martin Hirsch

et al.

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

Published: Jan. 28, 2023

Abstract Background This systematic review aims to explore the prevalence of impact COVID-19, MERS, and SARS pandemics on mental health pregnant women. Methods All MERS studies that evaluated women with/without gynaecological conditions were reported in English between December 2000 – July 2021 included. The search criteria developed based upon research question using PubMed, Science Direct, Ovid PsycINFO EMBASE databases. A wide criterion was used ensure inclusion all with existing conditions. Newcastle-Ottawa-Scale assess risk bias for included studies. Random effects model restricted maximum-likelihood estimation method applied meta-analysis I-square statistic evaluate heterogeneity across pooled rates symptoms anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, sleep disorders 95% confidence interval (CI) computed. Results identified 217 which 638,889 or who had just given birth. There no reporting due SARS. showed birth displayed various poor including those relating depression (24.9%), anxiety (32.8%), stress (29.44%), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (27.93%), (24.38%) during COVID-19 pandemic. Discussion It is important note this a range outcome measures does not allow direct comparisons findings. Most self-reported measure without clinical diagnoses so conclusions can be made symptom rather than illness. importance managing pregnancy after-delivery improves quality life wellbeing mothers hence developing an evidence-based approached as part pandemic preparedness would improve challenging times. Other work presented manuscript funded by any specific grants . study protocol published PROSPERO (CRD42021235356) several key objectives.

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