A Review of Research on the Influencing Factors of Social Support

doi:10.25236/ijnde.2021.030406

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“…Social support is a multidimensional construct that consists of the perceived availability of assistance or comfort from others, being a resource that helps to cope with biological, psychological, and social stressors [46]. Social support may arise from any interpersonal relationship in a social network (e.g., family, friends, neighbors, and caregivers) and is a key factor in mental well-being during the postpartum period [47]. According to Fiorillo et al [48], protective factors against the development of psychiatric symptoms during the pandemic include higher levels of satisfaction with life and cohabiting people, and living with a greater number of family members.…”

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Two-years mothering into the pandemic: Impact of the three COVID-19 waves in the Argentinian postpartum women’s mental health

Miranda,

Scotta,

Cortez

et al. 2023

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The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affects certain vulnerable groups, including postpartum women. Thus, this work aimed to analyze the mental health evolution in Argentinian postpartum women during the first three waves of COVID-19 and its determinants. In this repeated cross-sectional study, data were collected during the three waves of COVID-19: May-July/2020 (n=319), April-August/2021 (n=340), and December/2021-March/2022 (n=341). Postpartum depression (PDSS-SF), insomnia (ISI), and perceived stress symptoms (PSS-C) were used. Statistical analyses included multivariate logistic regression, analysis of variance, and structural equation modeling to test for temporal trends in mental health indicators during the pandemic and to identify their determinants. The prevalence rates of postpartum depression and insomnia rose from 37% to 60% and 46% to 62%, respectively. In contrast, pandemic-related stress decreased. Certain factors increased maternal risk of mental symptoms: unemployment status, no medical support, reduced family size, remote working, advanced maternal age, late postpartum, multiparity, and living in the least developed region of Argentina. Structural equation modeling confirmed a process of pandemic-stress adaptation, although there is a persistent increment of postpartum depression and consequent increased insomnia. Postpartum women’s mental health was worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although women have become more able to cope and perceive less pandemic-related stress, its social and economic impact still persists and puts them at higher psychological risk. Thus, health systems must ensure the women’s well-being to deal with current and future consequences of this epidemiological scenario.

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