Perinatal mental health and women's lived experience of the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review of the qualitative literature 2020-2021

Jin, Ying; Murray, Linda

doi:10.1016/j.midw.2023.103706

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“…Unlike individuals who are not pregnant, they are more vulnerable to contracting infectious diseases that pose a threat to both their well-being and the health of the fetus. [19][20][21] Our study found five predominant themes: mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, health impact of COVID-19, concerns over the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 influence on social engagements, and challenge on getting reliable information.…”

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Lesson Learned During a Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study of Pregnant Women’s Experience in Resource-Limited Setting

Cherinet,

Zemedkun,

Wudineh

et al. 2024

JMDH

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Pandemics like COVID-19 has strained healthcare systems globally, particularly in resource-limited settings where pre-existing healthcare gaps and constraints amplify the challenges faced by pregnant women. Having this lesson on pregnant women's experiences during COVID-19 offers invaluable insights into potential strategies and interventions needed to mitigate the impact of similar outbreaks in the future. Therefore, this phenomenological study aimed to uncover the experiences of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Dilla town, Gedeo zone, southern Ethiopia. Method and Materials: A descriptive phenomenological design was employed at Dilla University teaching hospital. A Purposive sampling technique was used and point of data saturation was declared at participant 16th. An in-depth interview was conducted in a private room after they received antenatal care services. The interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and analysed using the open code software version 4.03. The interviews were transcribed verbatim to provide tick descriptions of data. Thematic analysis was employed using an inductive approach. Direct quotes from participants were included without any grammar editing to preserve their intended meaning. Results: Our study found five predominant themes: mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, health impact of COVID-19, concerns over the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 influence on social engagements, and challenge on getting reliable information. Conclusion and Recommendation:This study identified that pregnant women experienced various challenges during the pandemic which includes psychological problems, health impact of COVID-19, economic problems, lack of reliable information and limited social support. Hence, implementing a customized approach by integrating psychosocial interventions with prenatal care services and conducting intensive health education sessions and economic empowerment are beneficial as mitigation strategies to better prepare for future pandemics.

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Lesson Learned During a Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study of Pregnant Women’s Experience in Resource-Limited Setting

Cherinet,

Zemedkun,

Wudineh

et al. 2024

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“…The illness or death of friends or relatives due to the disease of COVID-19 was another stressor of COVID-19 in this study. The "infodemic" (a mass of information and sad news about COVID-19) by various sources and social media [ 54 ], was also another source of fear and anxiety among the participants. According to studies the anxiety and worries created by media were more than the awareness provided to prepare against this pandemic [ 30 , 55 – 57 ].…”

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“…This highlights the importance of healthcare providers being responsive and more attentive to the needs of participants in times of crisis. In order to prevent possible infection in Iran, like other countries [ 29 , 54 , 79 , 84 , 85 ], the number of pregnancy and post-natal visits decreased. Face-to-face childbirth preparation classes were closed, and information was available offline, through educational CDs and booklets.…”

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Maternal mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran: a content analysis study

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Background As crises occur, attention to physical health usually becomes more than mental health, neglecting mental health, especially in some vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and new mothers, can have adverse consequences. Therefore, it is imperative to recognize and comprehend their mental health needs, particularly during critical situations such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to explain the understanding and experience of mental health concerns faced by pregnant and postpartum women during this pandemic. Methods This qualitative study was conducted from March 2021 to November 2021 in Iran. Data were collected using semi-structured in-depth interviews to understand mental health concerns in pregnancy and the postpartum period during the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty-five purposefully retrieved and participated in the study. Due to the prevalence of coronavirus, most of the participants preferred tele interviews. When data saturation was achieved, the data were codified manually and analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman’s approach 2004. Results Based on the content analysis of the interviews, 2 main themes, 8 categories 23 subcategories were identified. The identified themes were as follows: (1) Maternal mental health threats and (2) Inadequate access to the required information. Conclusion The results of this study showed that the main concern and fear of pregnant and postpartum women in the COVID-19 pandemic was the fear of the possibility of death for themselves and/or their fetus/infant. The knowledge that was obtained from the understanding of pregnant women and new mothers about the mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic can help managers in planning to improve and promote women's mental health, especially in critical situations.

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“…In particular, the stress, uncertainty and isolation has yielded major mental health concerns across populations 1 . During pregnancy and the first year postpartum, herein referred to as the 'perinatal' period, people were uniquely vulnerable to the negative effects of the pandemic, and multiple studies have identified worsening mental health among those delivering during the pandemic [2][3][4] . Mental health conditions are already the most common pregnancy-related complication, impacting up to one in five pregnant people, 5 and are associated with long and short term maternal morbidity, 6,7 as well as impaired maternal-child attachment 8,9 .…”

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Early-Pregnancy Resilience Characteristics before versus during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ayala,

Fain,

Cersonsky

et al. 2024

Am J Perinatol

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Objective Resilience is associated with mental and somatic health benefits. Given the social, physical, and mental health toll of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, we examined whether the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with population-level changes in resilience among pregnant people. Study Design Secondary analysis of a prospective cohort of nulliparous pregnant people <20 weeks' gestation from a single hospital. Participants completed baseline assessments of resilience characteristics, including dispositional optimism (DO), mindfulness, and proactive coping. For this analysis, participants recruited before the COVID-19 pandemic were compared with those recruited during the pandemic. The primary outcome was DO, assessed as a continuous score on the validated Revised Life Orientation Test. Secondary outcomes included continuous scores on mindfulness and proactive coping assessments. Bivariable analyses were completed using chi-squared and Mann–Whitney U tests. Multivariable linear regression compared resilience scores by recruitment time frame, controlling for confounders selected a priori: maternal age, education, and marital status. Results Of the 300 participants, 152 (50.7%) were recruited prior to the pandemic. Demographic and pregnancy characteristics differed between groups: the during-pandemic group was older, had higher levels of education, and were more likely to be married/partnered. There were no significant differences in any of the resilience characteristics before versus during the pandemic in bivariable or multivariable analyses. Conclusion In this cohort, there were no differences in early pregnancy resilience characteristics before versus during the COVID-19 pandemic. This affirms that on a population level, resilience is a stable metric, even in the setting of a global pandemic. Key Points

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Perinatal mental health and women's lived experience of the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review of the qualitative literature 2020-2021

Cited by 10 publications

References 52 publications

Lesson Learned During a Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study of Pregnant Women’s Experience in Resource-Limited Setting

Lesson Learned During a Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study of Pregnant Women’s Experience in Resource-Limited Setting

Maternal mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran: a content analysis study

Early-Pregnancy Resilience Characteristics before versus during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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