Anxiety, depression, and knowledge level in postpartum women during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Güvenç, Gülten; Yeşilçınar, İlknur; Özkeçeci, Fulden; Öksüz, Emine; Ozkececi, Coşkun F; Konukbay, Dilek; Kök, Gülşah; Karaşahin, Kazım Emre

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“…Based on the findings reported in a recent systematic review, the prevalence of depression in our study was higher than the overall pooled prevalence of depression (31.4%, 95% CI: 27.3–35.5%) reported in the general population during the COVID-19 lockdown [ 10 ]. Our findings are similar to some of the reports of postpartum depression in other countries, such as the United Kingdom [ 38 ], Canada [ 14 ], Spain [ 39 ], and Turkey [ 18 ], but the prevalence found in our study was lower than the prevalence of 58% reported among postpartum women in Spain [ 22 ]. Likewise, in our study, the prevalence of postpartum depression was higher than the prevalence reported in Italian [ 40 ], Chinese [ 25 ], and Turkish [ 41 ] women.…”

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“…The physiological and psychological processes experienced in the first weeks after delivery affect the mental health of the mother and increase the risk of postpartum depression [ 18 ]. Postpartum depression generally occurs within 4 to 6 weeks after childbirth, and it includes symptoms that are similar to a major depressive disorder [ 19 , 20 ].…”

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“…Previous studies have reported that the prevalence of postpartum mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, during the COVID-19 pandemic ranged from 15 to 44% [ 15 , 18 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 ]. According to a recent systematic review, few studies have investigated the prevalence of anxiety in the postpartum period [ 15 ].…”

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Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Perceived Stress in Postpartum Mexican Women during the COVID-19 Lockdown

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The COVID-19 lockdown represents a new challenge for mental health researchers and clinical practitioners. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and perceived stress in postpartum Mexican women. The study included 293, 4–12-week postpartum women over the age of 18. The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS), Trait-State Trait Anxiety Inventory (T-STAI), and Ten Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), which are all questionnaires validated for the Mexican population, were applied using a web-based online survey. Prevalence and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. The mean ± standard deviation (SD) of the maternal age was 29.9 ± 6.3 years; the EPDS score: 11 ± 6, T-STAI score: 41.7 ± 12.3, and PSS-10 score: 17.1 ± 7. The prevalence (95% CI) of the postpartum depression symptoms was 39.2% (34–45%), trait anxiety symptoms were found among 46.1% (32–43%) of the participants, and moderate and high perceived stress were in 58% (52–64) and 10.9% (7.8–15) of the participants, respectively. The prevalence of depressive symptoms, generalized anxiety, and perceived stress was higher among postpartum Mexican women during the COVID-19 outbreak than before the lockdown. Our findings highlight the importance of monitoring perinatal mental health during pandemics and the need to design effective psychologic interventions for these patients.

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Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Perceived Stress in Postpartum Mexican Women during the COVID-19 Lockdown

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“…It is of note that increased duration being pregnant during the pandemic appeared to further exacerbate negative impacts on mental wellbeing, which suggest that mothers who gave birth during the pandemic were at heightened risk of mental health issues [55]. Indeed, an accumulating body of international evidence suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed new mothers at a significantly greater risk of poor mental health, highlighting the importance of mental-health screening and care during the pandemic [9,[28][29][30][31].…”

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“…Prior to the pandemic, between 6% and 19% of Australian mothers experienced postnatal depression or anxiety [18,26,27]. International research suggests that the pandemic is associated with unprecedented increased rates of postpartum anxiety and depression [9,[28][29][30][31].…”

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Wellbeing of Breastfeeding Women in Australia and New Zealand during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, breastfeeding women have experienced restricted access to support, placing them at increased risk of mental health concerns and limited breastfeeding assistance. This study investigated the effect of the pandemic on feeding choices and maternal wellbeing amongst breastfeeding mothers living in Australian and New Zealand. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey that examined feeding methods, maternal mental wellbeing, worries, challenges, and positive experiences during the pandemic. Most women were exclusively breastfeeding (82%). Partial breastfeeding was associated with perceived low milk supply and longer pregnancy duration during the pandemic. Reduced mental health and wellbeing was associated with lower levels of family functioning, increased perceived stress, and perinatal anxiety. Longer pregnancy duration during the pandemic was associated with lower mental health wellbeing scores, while higher perceived stress scores were reported for regions with higher COVID-19 infection rates and women with perceived low milk supply. Women reported that the pandemic resulted in less pressure and more time for family bonding, while worries about the pandemic, family health, and parenting challenges were also cited. Mental health concerns of breastfeeding women appear to be exacerbated by COVID-19, highlighting a critical need for access to mental health and broader family support during the pandemic.

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Prevalence of postpartum depression in women amid the COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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COVID‐19 outbreaks appear to be related to exacerbation of psychological problems such as depression and anxiety in high‐risk population such as pregnant women and the postpartum period due to stress and life‐threatening illnesses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) during COVID‐19. This study protocol is registered in PROSPERO with CRD42021278425 code. Data sources including Google Scholar, ISC, Magiran, Scopus, PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science and reference list of included articles were used to identify related studies. Observational studies that reported the prevalence of PPD in both Persian and English during COVID‐19 between January 20, 2020 and August 31, 2021 were included. Data were collected and analyzed with a random effects model for meta‐analysis. In this study, 671 initial articles were identified and after removing duplicates, 454 studies were screened and finally 24 studies entered the meta‐analysis stage. According to this study results PPD based on Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) ≥9, EPDS ≥10, EPDS ≥11, EPDS ≥12, EPDS ≥13, Postpartum Depression Screening Scale‐Short Form (PDSS‐SF) ≥17 and total prevalence was reported 12% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.07–17, I2 = 97%), 27% (95% CI = 15–39, I2 = 99%), 44% (95% CI = 40–49, I2 = 0.0%), 27% (95% CI = 0.06–49, I2 = 97.4%), 28% (95% CI = 18–39, I2 = 98.5%), 37% (95% CI = 32–42), 28% (95% CI = 23–33, I2 = 98.5%). The findings of this study showed that the prevalence of PPD in women is relatively high during COVID‐19. Therefore, considering the psychological consequences of the COVID‐19 pandemic and the importance of pregnancy and the postpartum period in terms of the emergence of mental disorders, especially depression, it seems necessary to perform interventions and physical and psychological support.

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Anxiety, depression, and knowledge level in postpartum women during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Cited by 57 publications

References 42 publications

Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Perceived Stress in Postpartum Mexican Women during the COVID-19 Lockdown

Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Perceived Stress in Postpartum Mexican Women during the COVID-19 Lockdown

Wellbeing of Breastfeeding Women in Australia and New Zealand during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence of postpartum depression in women amid the COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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