An investigation of women’s pregnancy experiences during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A qualitative study

Aydın, Rüveyde; Aktaş, Songül

doi:10.1111/ijcp.14418

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“…The same study also revealed that patients preferred private health centres, which they found safer, despite the risk of experiencing economic problems, because of the fear of the virus caused by patient density in the health centres. The studies conducted with pregnant women during the pandemic period emphasised that women preferred hospitals that they found safer due to the cancellation of their appointments at the state hospital and the fear of infection, which is in parallel with our study findings (Aydin & Aktaş, 2021 ; Mizrak Sahin & Kabakci, 2021 ).…”

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Two wars on one front: Experiences of gynaecological cancer patients in the COVID‐19 pandemic

Aydın

Bostan²,

Kabukçuoğlu

2022

European J Cancer Care

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Objective The aim of this study is to explore the experiences of gynaecological cancer patients during the COVID‐19 pandemic from their own perspectives. Methods The study is a descriptive study with a qualitative design based on thematic analysis. We conducted the study with 17 women with gynaecological cancer and receiving chemotherapy in the Medical Oncology and Chemotherapy Unit of Kütahya Training and Research Hospital. The data were collected between April 2021 and May 2021 via an in‐depth individual interview form. The COREQ checklist was followed in the study. Results As a result of the interviews, we identified four main themes: the impacts of COVID‐19 on life, the impact of COVID‐19 on cancer treatment, the biggest fear during the COVID‐19 pandemic and the metaphors of struggling with cancer during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Conclusion The disruption of treatment services during the COVID‐19 pandemic and women's fear of infection by the virus led to delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment. This situation caused the women's state of health to deteriorate, and the resultant regret and sadness that they experienced had an adverse effect on their mental health. Furthermore, women's self‐isolation due to the fear of infection by the virus had a negative effect on their psychosocial health. Telehealth services should be provided for cancer patients to obtain accurate information and to easily access information about treatment processes during the pandemic, and telepsychological hotlines and peer support groups should be established to improve the psychosocial health of patients.

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Two wars on one front: Experiences of gynaecological cancer patients in the COVID‐19 pandemic

Aydın

Bostan²,

Kabukçuoğlu

2022

European J Cancer Care

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“…Our participants’ request for more information for groups with comorbidities to help explain their increased risks and what they can do, has been echoed in other studies, including carers of diabetic children and pregnant women. 21 17 22 23 General practitioners across Europe have expressed their concern about ‘collateral damage’ resulting from routine care being postponed or limited due to COVID-19; 24 25 this effect is likely to be greater in ethnic minorities who already have poorer healthcare access. The social isolation and closure of services exacerbated social and mental health problems across all ethnic groups in our study and others, 26 23 but especially effects marginalised and vulnerable groups.…”

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The public views of and reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic in England- a qualitative study with diverse ethnicities

McNulty

Sides

Thomas

et al. 2022

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ObjectivesTo explore public reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic across diverse ethnic groups.DesignRemote qualitative interviews and focus groups in English or Punjabi. Data were transcribed and analysed through inductive thematic analysis.SettingEngland and Wales June-October 2020.Participants100 participants from 19 diverse ‘self-identified’ ethnic groups.ResultsDismay, frustration and altruism were reported across all ethnic groups during the first six to nine months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dismay was caused by participants’ reported individual, family and community risks, and loss of support networks. Frustration was caused by reported lack of recognition of the efforts of minority ethnic groups (MEGs), inaction by government to address COVID-19 and inequalities, rule breaking by government advisors, changing government rules around: border controls, personal protective equipment, social distancing, eating out, and perceived poor communication around COVID-19 and the Public Health England (PHE) COVID-19 disparities report (leading to reported increased racism and social isolation). Altruism was felt by all, in the resilience of NHS staff and their communities and families pulling together. Data, participants suggested actions, and the Behaviour Change Wheel informed suggested interventions and policies to help control COVID-19.ConclusionTo maintain public trust, it is imperative that governmental bodies consider vulnerable groups, producing clear COVID-19 control guidance with contingency, fiscal, service provision and communication policies for the next rise in COVID-19 cases. This needs to be combined with public interventions including information, education, modelling and enablement of infection prevention through local community involvement and persuasion techniques or incentivisation. Government policy needs to review and include town and social planning leading to environmental restructuring that facilitates infection prevention control. This includes easy access to hand-washing facilities in homes, work, all food providers and shopping centres; toilet facilities as our Travellers mentioned, and adequate living accommodation and work environment facilitating IPC for all.Strengths and limitationsThis is amongst the largest qualitative studies on attitudes to the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK general public across ethnic groups, ages and religions, adding insights to previous smaller qualitative studies, from a broader range of participants.The qualitative methodology allowed us to discuss participants’ responses around the COVID-19 pandemic, probing their answers to obtain detailed data to inform needs across ethnic groups.Most data collection was undertaken in English and therefore excludes non-English speaking sectors of the population who may have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic differently.We did not obtain the views of older members of the population over 70 years, who were most at risk.The data reflect public perceptions six to nine months into the pandemic when some of the social distancing rules had been relaxed in England; as the pandemic progresses attitudes and needs may well change.

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“…A high proportion of women indicated that they were very anxious about their newborns being infected with COVID-19. In addition, pregnant women expressed concerns about COVID-19 infection and distress about going out during lockdown (Aydin & Aktaş, 2021).…”

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COVID‐19 related fear and depression of pregnant women and new mothers

Fan

Choi

et al. 2021

Public Health Nursing

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Objective To explore factors associated with depression and COVID‐19 related fear among pregnant women and new mothers. Design A cross‐sectional survey was conducted in China from July 2020 to July 2021. Sample A total of 3027 pregnant and new mothers were recruited. Measurement Sociodemographic characteristics and the perceptions of the COVID‐19 pandemic were collected. The Patient Health Questionnaire‐9 (PHQ‐9) and the Fear Scale was used to assess the depressive and fear level towards the COVID‐19 pandemic, respectively. Results Approximately 17.2% of the participants had depression (PHQ‐9 ≥10). In Hong Kong, participants who perceived that they have increased knowledge to prevent infection were less likely to have depression (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 0.83; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.74–0.94). There was no association between perceived severity if infected and severity of spread and the depression level in our sample. An inverse relationship was found between the COVID‐19 related fear level and perceived knowledge to prevent infection (Beta‐coefficient [β] = ‐0.20; 95% CI = ‐0.38 to ‐0.02). Conclusion Public health nurses need to promote accurate and up to date COVID‐19 related information at clinical and community settings and implement effective screening for depression and fear symptoms to identify these high‐risk groups to improve women's psychological well‐being.

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An investigation of women’s pregnancy experiences during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A qualitative study

Cited by 40 publications

References 24 publications

Two wars on one front: Experiences of gynaecological cancer patients in the COVID‐19 pandemic

Two wars on one front: Experiences of gynaecological cancer patients in the COVID‐19 pandemic

The public views of and reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic in England- a qualitative study with diverse ethnicities

COVID‐19 related fear and depression of pregnant women and new mothers

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