Suicidal Risk and Depression in Pregnant Women in Times of Pandemic
Mirta Solis,
Mercedes Valverde-Barea,
Luis Gutiérrez-Rojas
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
Pregnancy is a risk period for the development of mental disorders. About 10% of pregnant women worldwide experience a mental disorder, mainly depression, and this percentage has been aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of pregnant women.
Methods
Three hundred and one pregnant women in the week 21.85 ± 9.9 were recruited through social media and pregnant women forums from Se… Show more
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