Mental health status of pregnant women during COVID-19 in healthcare centers of Iran: A cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons

Masoumeh Sayahi,

Maryam Nikbina, Azam Jahangirimehr

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(11), P. e0294850 - e0294850

Published: Nov. 28, 2023

Background and objective The COVID-19 pandemic impacted every single aspect of life. In addition to being a public health emergency, the outbreak mental individuals, especially pregnant women. This study aimed examine status women also effect sociodemographic factors on their during in healthcare centers Iran. Methods cross-sectional, analytical-descriptive was conducted among referring Shoushtar, Iran, 2021. Multistage cluster sampling used select participants. Data were collected using General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28). analyzed SPSS software version 22. Pearson correlation coefficient association between quantitative variables. A generalized linear model (GLM) applied estimate independent variables dependent variable (mental health). Results total 197 participants with mean ± SD age 27.85 6.37 years took part this study. score estimated at 17.47±8.20. highest was, respectively, related social dysfunction (6.63 2.86), anxiety insomnia (5.28 3.53), somatic symptoms (4.17 3.27). Mental disorder significantly correlated participants’ (R = .223, P .00), number pregnancy (gravida) .272, births (para) 0.272, abortions .172, .015). About 80% did not reveal impaired conditions or psychological distress, while 19.3% showed scores that indicate probable conditions. Conclusion Social most common problem It is necessary pay more attention pandemic. Interventions such as practical strategies promote support improve women’s are highly important.

Language: Английский

Impact of Facebook on Social Support and Emotional Wellbeing in Perinatal Women during Three Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico: A Descriptive Qualitative Study DOI Open Access
Ma. Asunción Lara, Laura Navarrete,

Erica Medina

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(3), P. 2472 - 2472

Published: Jan. 30, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the mental health of pregnant and postpartum women in unique, unprecedented ways. Given impossibility delivering face-to-face care, digital platforms emerged as a first-line solution to provide emotional support. This qualitative study sought examine role that closed Facebook group (CFG) played providing social support for Mexican perinatal explore concerns they shared during pandemic. A thematic analysis all posts CFG yielded nine main categories: (1) infections participants their families; (2) fear infection; (3) infection prevention; (4) services; (5) vaccines; (6) about non-COVID-19-related care; (7) effects isolation; (8) probable cases; (9) work outside home. Participants faced stressful situations demands caused intense worry. In addition household tasks were responsible adopting preventive measures caring infected family members. coping mechanism was religious faith. found be useful forum supporting women, where could share concerns, resolve doubts, obtain information warm, compassionate, empathetic atmosphere. Health providers would advised seek new media improve quality services.

Language: Английский

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Timing of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor use and risk for preterm birth and related adverse events: with a consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic period DOI Creative Commons
Yeon Mi Hwang, Ryan Roper, Samantha N. Piekos

et al.

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 37(1)

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

Objective There is uncertainty around the safety of SSRIs for treating depression during pregnancy. Nevertheless, use has been gradually increasing, especially COVID-19 pandemic period. We aimed to (1) characterize maternal rate and in a recent 10-year period, (2) address confounding by indication, as well socioeconomic environmental factors, (3) evaluate associations timing SSRI exposure pregnancy with risk preterm birth (PTB), low birthweight (LBW), small gestational age (SGA) infants among women before

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Using the WHO Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20) to Detect Symptoms of Common Mental Disorders among Pregnant Women in Vietnam: a Validation Study DOI Creative Commons
Do Thi Hanh Trang, Bui Thi Tu Quyen, Bui Thi Thu Ha

et al.

International Journal of Women s Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: Volume 15, P. 599 - 609

Published: April 1, 2023

Purpose: Detection of antenatal common mental disorders in low-resource settings like Vietnam is important and requires a reliable, valid practical screening tool. Currently, there no such tool validated for use among pregnant women Vietnam. This study aims to assess the validity Vietnamese version 20-item Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) by evaluating its reliability, factorial structure, performance detecting disorder (CMD) symptoms, thereby identifying optimum cut-off score CMD Participants Methods: A total 210 from four rural communes participated face-to-face interview using SRQ-20, followed clinical diagnostic based on ICD-10 criteria CMDs. The reliability SRQ-20 was assessed calculating scale's Cronbach's alpha measure internal consistency. Factor analyses were undertaken examine factor structure instrument. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis performed against diagnosis identify score. Results: Internal consistency good, with 0.87. resulted 4-factor solution. area under ROC (AUC) detection CMDs 0.90. symptoms 5/6. Conclusion: has capacity detect effectively recommended as care Keywords: screening, disorders, women,

Language: Английский

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Disparities in spatiotemporal clustering of maternal mental health conditions before and during the COVID-19 pandemic DOI

Sarah E Ulrich,

Margaret M Sugg,

Michael R. Desjardins

et al.

Health & Place, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 89, P. 103307 - 103307

Published: July 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Pregnant individual’s lived experience of cannabis use during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study DOI Creative Commons
Kelly C. Young‐Wolff, Tara R. Foti,

Andrea Green

et al.

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

Published: April 21, 2023

Introduction Quantitative studies indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to increased rates of prenatal cannabis use. However, little is known about how impacted use from perspective pregnant individuals themselves. Our objective was characterize COVID-19-related changes in among who used during pandemic. Methods We conducted 18 focus groups (from 11/17/2021 12/17/2021) with Black and White aged 18+ self-reported universal screening at entrance care (at ~8 weeks gestation) Kaiser Permanente Northern California. Virtual were transcribed analyzed using thematic analysis. Results The sample 53 (23 Black, 30 White) 30.3 years old (SD = 5.2) on average, most (70%) daily versus weekly or monthly Major themes regarding impact included increases (resulting depression, anxiety, stress, boredom), social (less sharing smoked products), modes smoking other due respiratory concerns) source storefront retailers delivery). Conclusion Coping mental health symptoms stress identified drivers perceived pandemic-related 2021. Pregnant adapted their ways consistent public recommendations decrease contact reduce quit mitigate transmission harms. Proactive, outreach for future waves may

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Addressing health inequity during the COVID-19 pandemic through primary health care and public health collaboration: a multiple case study analysis in eight high-income countries DOI Creative Commons
Dorien Vanden Bossche, Jane Zhao, Sara Ares-Blanco

et al.

International Journal for Equity in Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: Aug. 31, 2023

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic substantially magnified the inequity gaps among vulnerable populations. Both public health (PH) and primary care (PHC) have been crucial in addressing challenges posed by pandemic, especially area of However, little is known about intersection between PH PHC as a strategy to mitigate gap. This study aims assess collaboration with focus on needs populations during across jurisdictions. Methods We analyzed compared data from jurisdictional reports responses Belgium, Canada (Ontario), Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Spain 2020 2021. Results Four themes emerge analysis: (1) majority countries implemented outreach strategies targeting groups means ensure continued access PHC; (2) digital assessment was found be present all countries; (3) insufficiently represented at decision-making level; (4) there lack clear communication channels countries. Conclusions identified opportunities for reduce improve population health, focusing response these eight has demonstrated importance an integrated system. Consequently, development effective responding planning pandemics should take into account social determinants order unequal impact COVID-19. Careful, intentional coordination established normal times basis future emergencies. provided significant insights how strengthen systems provide universal healthcare fostering stronger connections PHC.

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COVID-19 Distribution in Pregnancy, Drug Use Patterns and COVID-19 Medication during the Pandemic in Spain: Data from Real-World Electronic Health Records DOI Creative Commons
Mercedes Mota-Pérez, Consuelo Huerta, Ana Llorente

et al.

Pharmaceuticals, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(2), P. 207 - 207

Published: Feb. 6, 2024

Although pregnant women were considered a risk population for COVID-19, little is known of their drug use during the pandemic. We aimed to investigate COVID-19 distribution, patterns and medication. conducted retrospective cohort validated pregnancies aged 15–49 years, from January 2020 December 2022, using BIFAP database. An identified with was matched by age, gestational length pregnancy outcome free (8413 vs. 24,975). performed descriptive analysis on cases, estimated assessed COVID-19-specific drugs within week prior/after diagnosis, stratified pandemic wave week. The results showed that 72% received at least one prescription 66.6% those analgesics, antibiotics thyroid hormones being most prescribed in both groups. In group, they antithrombotics (40 prescriptions per 100 women), analgesic/NSAIDs (19.64/6.29) (6.95). cases gradually increased, peaking fifth second waves. Prescription rates similar when compared pre-pandemic studies. compatible treatments line recommendations.

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Psychological impact and associated factors of the COVID-19 pandemic among pregnant women in Fafan Zone health institutions, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia, 2021 DOI Creative Commons

Meka Kedir Jibril,

Ahmed Adem Yimam,

Neima Ridwan Abdu

et al.

BMC Women s Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: April 30, 2024

Despite pregnant women's vulnerability to respiratory illnesses and pregnancy complications during the COVID-19 pandemic, research on its psychological impact in study area, is limited.

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COVID-19 pandemic related racial/ethnic disparities in the foster care system in the United States DOI
Abhinav Thakral,

Emmanuel Mudika Mosuka,

Paul Fried

et al.

Child Abuse & Neglect, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 153, P. 106841 - 106841

Published: May 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of new mothers in China: A qualitative study of mothers with infants aged 0–1 year old DOI Creative Commons
Dandan Zou, Chen Chen

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: March 27, 2023

China has implemented a strict epidemic control policy (ECP) for 3 years during the COVID-19 pandemic. New mothers are under great psychological pressure to protect themselves against virus, following ECP, as well taking on main responsibility of raising their children. However, mental health this group been neglected by public. This article aims understand new pandemic.Qualitative research methods were adopted in study. From 1 October November 2022, we conducted in-depth interviews with 36 Guiyang, Guizhou, China, and used thematic analysis examine emotional status, origins negative positive emotions.(1) chronically depressed, feeling anxious, upset. (2) Negative emotions caused either virus or ECP. (3) mainly anxious about children's physical health, feeding options, childcare, family income. (4) Positive reflected tight parent-child bonds, better understanding an increased ability perceive risks.The anxiety revealed shortcomings Chinese system emergency management mother child. At same time, outbreak is opportunity improve response capacity order prevent recurrence similar problems infants.

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