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

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(3), С. 2472 - 2472

Опубликована: Янв. 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.

Язык: Английский

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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

International Journal of Women s Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер Volume 15, С. 599 - 609

Опубликована: Апрель 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,

Язык: 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

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 37(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 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

Язык: Английский

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

Health & Place, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 89, С. 103307 - 103307

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Changes in Preterm and Low Birthweight Birth Rate During the COVID-19 Lockdown at Two San Francisco Hospitals

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(1)

Опубликована: Май 19, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Pregnant individual’s lived experience of cannabis use during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14

Опубликована: Апрель 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

Язык: Английский

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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

International Journal for Equity in Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 22(1)

Опубликована: Авг. 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.

Язык: Английский

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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

Pharmaceuticals, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 17(2), С. 207 - 207

Опубликована: Фев. 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.

Язык: Английский

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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

BMC Women s Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 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.

Язык: Английский

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

Child Abuse & Neglect, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 153, С. 106841 - 106841

Опубликована: Май 14, 2024

Язык: Английский

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