Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pregnant Women: A Scoping Review

Campos-Garzón, Celia; Riquelme-Gallego, Blanca; Torre‐Luque, Alejandro de la; Caparrós-González, Rafael A.

doi:10.3390/bs11120181

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“…Other studies also show that during the pandemic, women report high levels of stress associated with both pregnancy and the COVID-19 pandemic [ 63 ]. According to a review by Campos-Garzón et al [ 64 ] the level of stress experienced by pregnant women is influenced by feelings of loneliness and fear of infection. Moreover, stress has been recognized as a predictor of anxiety and depression symptoms related to COVID-19.…”

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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Levels of Physical Activity in the Last Trimester, Life Satisfaction and Perceived Stress in Late Pregnancy and in the Early Puerperium

Kołomańska-Bogucka

Micek

Mazur-Biały

2022

IJERPH

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Background: The aim of this study was to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the levels of physical activity during the third trimester of pregnancy, life satisfaction and stress in women in late pregnancy and early postpartum. Methods: The study was conducted among 740 patients of maternity wards in Cracow hospitals on days 1–8 postpartum. Patients who were surveyed before the pandemic (December 2019–March 2020) were included in the prepandemic group (PPan: n = 252). The second group of women (COVID 1 group, Cov1: n = 262) was examined in the early stages of the pandemic (May–September 2020). In turn, participants who were surveyed during the population vaccination campaign (June–September 2021) were qualified to the COVID 2 group (Cov2: n = 226). The research tools used were the original questionnaire in addition to standardized questionnaires assessing physical activity in the last trimester of pregnancy (the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire); previous life satisfaction (the Satisfaction with Life Scale); and stress levels during the last month (the Perceived Stress Scale). Results: During the pandemic, women reduced the level of energy spent on total physical activity; nevertheless, statistically significant differences were found only between the PPan and Cov2 groups (p = 0.001). At the early stages of the pandemic, patients significantly reduced mobility activities (Cov1 vs. PPan: p < 0.001; Cov1 vs. Cov2: p = 0.007), while late in the pandemic they spent less energy on household activities (Cov2 vs. PPan: p = 0.002, Cov2 vs. Cov1: p = 0.002). There were no differences in the levels of stress and life satisfaction. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the level of physical activity; however, it did not change levels of perceived stress and life satisfaction in women in late-stage pregnancy and in the early puerperium.

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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Levels of Physical Activity in the Last Trimester, Life Satisfaction and Perceived Stress in Late Pregnancy and in the Early Puerperium

Kołomańska-Bogucka

Micek

Mazur-Biały

2022

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“…The null finding with regard to health-related concerns is in contrast with earlier cross-sectional reports that fear of COVID-19 infection was associated with pregnancy-related anxiety and stress [ 5 , 43 ]. A systematic review of 31 studies on anxiety and depressive symptoms in pregnant women showed that fear of contagion and concerns regarding the health of the fetus were major predictors of mental health in these women [ 44 ]. But several of these earlier studies did not simultaneously examine other sources of stress, such as financial difficulties.…”

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Maternal Perceived Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Pre-Existing Risk Factors and Concurrent Correlates in New York City Women

Ghassabian

Jacobson

Kahn

et al. 2022

Int J Public Health

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Objective: We examined whether pre-pandemic mental health and sociodemographic characteristics increased the susceptibility of pregnant women and mothers of young children to stress in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: Between April and August 2020, we surveyed 1560 women participating in a sociodemographically diverse birth cohort in New York City. Women reported their perceived stress, resiliency, and financial, familial/societal, and health-related concerns. We extracted pre-pandemic information from questionnaires and electronic health records.Results: Pre-pandemic history of depression, current financial difficulties, and COVID-19 infection were the main risk factors associated with high perceived stress. Being Hispanic and having higher resiliency scores and preexisting social support were protective against high perceived stress. Major contributors to current perceived stress were financial and familial/societal factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among pregnant women, changes to prenatal care were common, as were changes to experiences following birth among postpartum women and difficulties in arranging childcare among mothers of young children.Conclusion: Our findings suggest that major risk factors of higher stress during the pandemic were similar to those of other major traumatic events.

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“…This is important, because COVID-19 had a specific psychological impact on women expecting pregnancy, pregnant women, and women with delayed IVF treatment due to the pandemic (e.g. Campos-Garzón et al 2021;Mitrović et al 2021).…”

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Identifying Women With Psychological Problems During the in Vitro Fertilization Process: The Psychological Evaluation Test (Pet)

Kostić

Mitrović

2022

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Especially strong or inadequate emotional reactions during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment may affect both the success of the treatment and later mental health. This study tested the possibility of using Psychological Evaluation Test for Infertile Couples (PET) scores to identify women with psychological problems during the IVF process, so that they can be offered psychological counseling. The sample comprised 158 women, all of whom were undergoing the IVF treatment at the time of the study, and 128 women who had at least one child conceived without difficulties. All of the respondents filled in a questionnaire concerning their emotional status and coping competencies, while the PET was given only to the respondents undergoing IVF. Respondents with higher PET scores (> 30) have significantly higher Negative Affectivity and Shame in front of others, and lower Positive Affectivity and Coping competencies than the group with low PET scores (≤ 30) and women who conceived without difficulties. Respondents with lower PET scores do not significantly differ from women who conceived without difficulties. The results obtained suggest that the PET cut-off score > 30 may be considered a reliable measure to identify women with psychological problems i.e., reaching scores of > 30 can be taken as an indicator of the need for psychological support.

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Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pregnant Women: A Scoping Review

Cited by 27 publications

References 69 publications

The COVID-19 Pandemic and Levels of Physical Activity in the Last Trimester, Life Satisfaction and Perceived Stress in Late Pregnancy and in the Early Puerperium

The COVID-19 Pandemic and Levels of Physical Activity in the Last Trimester, Life Satisfaction and Perceived Stress in Late Pregnancy and in the Early Puerperium

Maternal Perceived Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Pre-Existing Risk Factors and Concurrent Correlates in New York City Women

Identifying Women With Psychological Problems During the in Vitro Fertilization Process: The Psychological Evaluation Test (Pet)

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