COVID-19 quarantine measures are associated with negative social impacts and compromised follow-up care in patients with inflammatory bowel disease in Brazil

Feitosa, Marley Ribeiro; Parra, Rogério Serafim; Camargo, Hugo Parra de; Ferreira, S. E. S.; Troncon, Luiz Ernesto de Almeida; Rocha, José Joaquim Ribeiro da; Féres, Omar

doi:10.20524/aog.2020.0558

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“…Unfortunately, patients who reported significant changes in pregnancy planning during the pandemic experienced a greater burden of stress, depression, and anxiety symptoms compared with those who had no changes in their pregnancy plans. In fact, over half of all respondents reported experiencing a significant increase in all mental health symptoms during the pandemic, which is consistent with what has recently been reported in patients with IBD 23,24. In comparison, the reported rates of depression and anxiety symptoms during the pandemic for patients without chronic illnesses range from 27.8% to 40.0% 25–30.…”

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“…In fact, over half of all respondents reported experiencing a significant increase in all mental health symptoms during the pandemic, which is consistent with what has recently been reported in patients with IBD. 23,24 In comparison, the reported rates of depression and anxiety symptoms during the pandemic for patients without chronic illnesses range from 27.8% to 40.0%. [25][26][27][28][29][30] As such, the burden of mental health symptoms in our cohort of patients, and in those with IBD in general, appears to be higher than those without this chronic illness.…”

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The COVID-19 Pandemic Significantly Impacts Pregnancy Planning and Mental Health of Women With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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O’Connor

Nguyen

et al. 2022

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology

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Background and Goals: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted daily life, particularly in those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We aimed to determine the impact of the pandemic on the pregnancy planning and mental health of women with IBD. Methods: Women with IBD (age 18 to 45 y) were asked to complete anonymous surveys on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnancy planning and mental health symptoms such as stress (Perceived Stress Scale), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), and anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7). Univariate and multivariable analyses were conducted to identify risk factors associated with stress, depression, and anxiety during the pandemic. Results: Seventy-three women with IBD were included (mean age: 32.1). Of 39 patients who were preconception, 20 (51.3%) reported a significant impact of the pandemic on pregnancy planning, with common reasons for not planning conception being fear of transmission of the virus to the fetus, lack of social supports, and no desire to be in hospital during pregnancy. Over half of all women reported an increase in stress and depression symptoms during the pandemic, with over half also reporting symptoms of anxiety. On multivariable linear regression analyses, increased anxiety levels were a significant predictor of increased stress and depression symptoms during the pandemic. Urban residence and younger age were significant predictors of increased anxiety symptoms during the pandemic. Conclusion: A significant proportion of women with IBD experienced an impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnancy planning and mental health illnesses such as stress, depression, and anxiety.

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The COVID-19 Pandemic Significantly Impacts Pregnancy Planning and Mental Health of Women With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Tandon

O’Connor

Nguyen

et al. 2022

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology

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“…Covid-19 pandemic started during the data collection period. It would had been useful to identify differences between patients who answered the protocol before and after this moment, as literature reveals alarming social impact and declining follow-up care for IBD patients during the covid-19 outbreak (Feitosa et al, 2021 ).…”

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confidence: 99%