Health risks and outcomes that disproportionately affect women during the Covid-19 pandemic: A review

Social Science & Medicine, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 266, С. 113364 - 113364

Опубликована: Сен. 13, 2020

Язык: Английский

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Factors associated with psychological distress during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the predominantly general population: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 15(12), С. e0244630 - e0244630

Опубликована: Дек. 28, 2020

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has escalated the burden of psychological distress. We aimed to evaluate factors associated with distress among predominantly general population during COVID-19 pandemic.We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, and World Health Organization databases (Dec 2019-15 July 2020). included cross-sectional studies that reported pandemic. Primary outcomes were self-reported symptoms anxiety depression. Random-effects models used pool odds ratios (OR) 95% confidence intervals (CI). protocol was registered in PROSPERO (#CRD42020186735).We 68 comprising 288,830 participants from 19 countries. prevalence depression 33% (95% CI: 28%-39%) 30% (26%-36%). Women versus men (OR: 1.48 [95% 1.29-1.71; I2 = 90.8%]), younger older (< ≥35 years) adults (1.20 [1.13-1.26]; 91.7%), living rural urban areas (1.13 [1.00-1.29]; 82.9%), lower higher socioeconomic status (e.g. income: 1.45 [1.24-1.69; 82.3%]) odds. These (except for residential area) also Furthermore, infection risk (suspected/confirmed cases, hard-hit areas, having pre-existing physical or mental conditions) longer media exposure depression.One three have related Concerted efforts are urgently needed interventions high-risk populations reduce urban-rural, gender disparities

Язык: Английский

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Mental Health of Pregnant and Postpartum Women During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 11

Опубликована: Ноя. 25, 2020

Background: Prenatal and postnatal mental disorders can exert severe adverse influences on mothers, fetuses, children. However, the effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic health pregnant postpartum women remains unclear. Methods: Relevant studies that were published from January 1, to September 19, 2020 identified through systematic search PubMed, EMBASE, Web Science databases. Quality assessment included studies, random-effects meta-analysis, sensitivity analysis, planned subgroup analysis performed. Results: A total 23 conducted with 20,569 participants during COVID-19 3,677 before included. The prevalence rates anxiety, depression, psychological distress, insomnia among 37% (95% confidence interval [CI] 25–49%), 31% CI 20–42%), 70% 60–79%), 49% 46–52%), respectively. depression was 22% 15–29%). Multigravida in first third trimesters pregnancy more vulnerable than other women. associations between problems revealed pooled relative risks anxiety 1.65 CI: 1.25–2.19) 1.08 0.80–1.46), Conclusions: high. Timely tailored interventions should be applied mitigate this population women, especially multigravida pregnancy.

Язык: Английский

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Vulnerability and resilience to pandemic-related stress among U.S. women pregnant at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic

Social Science & Medicine, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 266, С. 113348 - 113348

Опубликована: Сен. 6, 2020

Язык: Английский

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Women’s perceptions of COVID-19 and their healthcare experiences: a qualitative thematic analysis of a national survey of pregnant women in the United Kingdom

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 20(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 7, 2020

Abstract Background The aim of this national survey was to explore pregnant women’s perceptions COVID-19 and their healthcare experiences. Methods Through patient public involvement, a questionnaire developed advertised via the BBC website, Twitter other online media during May 2020. findings were analysed by qualitative thematic analysis. Women who are currently pregnant, or have delivered pandemic invited partake in survey. Results One thousand four hundred fifty-one participants replied questionnaire. Participants provided significant insight into perceived barriers seeking pandemic. These include ‘not wanting bother anyone’, ‘lack wider support from allied workers’ influence media. Other concerns included use virtual clinics antenatally acceptability patients, presence birthing partners, way which information is communicated about rapidly changing evolving services. has also had impact on women perceive hospital care light for some, shaped whether they would seek help. Conclusions This first ever reported study United Kingdom subsequent It as well maternal antenatally, intrapartum postpartum.

Язык: Английский

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Psychological effects caused by COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Asian Journal of Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 56, С. 102533 - 102533

Опубликована: Дек. 28, 2020

Язык: Английский

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One Year Into the Pandemic: A Systematic Review of Perinatal Mental Health Outcomes During COVID-19

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 12

Опубликована: Июнь 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

Язык: Английский

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Depression, Anxiety, Resilience, and Coping: The Experience of Pregnant and New Mothers During the First Few Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Women s Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 30(5), С. 654 - 664

Опубликована: Апрель 12, 2021

Background: It is well-documented that the mental health of pregnant and postpartum women essential for maternal, child, family well-being. Of major public concern perinatal impacts may occur during ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. to explore symptom experience predictors status, including relationship between media use health. Materials Methods: The purpose this study evaluate experiences (n = 524) in United States early phase COVID-19 This cross-sectional online observational collected psychosocial quantitative qualitative survey data adult (up 6 months postdelivery) April-June 2020. Results: Multivariable linear regression models were used depressive symptoms, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder. most common job insecurity, concerns, eating comfort foods, resilience/adaptability score, sleep, social news media. Qualitative themes centered on pervasive uncertainty anxiety; grief about losses; gratitude shifting priorities; self-care methods changing use. Conclusions: provides information identify risk depression, PTSD symptoms acute situations. Women with concerns low scores seem be at high psychological sequelae. Although thought improve connectedness, our results indicate increased consumption related anxiety symptoms.

Язык: Английский

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Stress and Anxiety Levels in Pregnant and Post-Partum Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 17(24), С. 9450 - 9450

Опубликована: Дек. 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.

Язык: Английский

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Stressors, coping, and resources needed during the COVID-19 pandemic in a sample of perinatal women

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 21(1)

Опубликована: Март 1, 2021

Abstract Background Psychological stress and coping experienced during pregnancy can have important effects on maternal infant health, which also vary by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status. Therefore, we assessed stressors, behaviors, resources needed in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic a sample of 162 perinatal (125 pregnant 37 postpartum) women United States. Methods A mixed-methods study captured quantitative responses regarding stressors coping, along with qualitative open-ended questions pandemic. Logistic linear regression models were used analyze differences between postpartum participants, as well across key demographic variables. Qualitative content analysis was questions. Results During COVID-pandemic, food scarcity shelter-in-place restrictions made it difficult for find healthy foods. Participants reported missing prenatal appointments, though many using telemedicine obtain these services. Financial issues prevalent our participants had difficulty obtaining childcare. After controlling variables, less likely engage stress-coping behaviors than women. Lastly, able detect signals increased induced pandemic, social support, racial ethnic minority, lower-income results support survey findings expressed concerns about their baby contracting while hospital, significant others delivery or obstetric wanting from friends, family, birthing classes. resources, information research relates maternal-infant health outcomes, access safe healthcare, supplies (formula, diapers, etc.) emerged primary participants. Conclusions To better women’s mental healthcare providers should conversations care newborns, refer patients counseling services (which be delivered online/via telephone) virtual groups, consistently screen stressors.

Язык: Английский

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