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The Prevalence of Psychological Symptoms in Pregnant Healthcare Workers (HCWs) and Pregnant Non-HCWs During the Early Stage of COVID-19 Pandemic in Chongqing, China.
Liu, Min; Li, Nan; Cai, Xianghao; Feng, Xiaoyan; Wang, Rong; Xiong, Peng.
  • Liu M; Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Li N; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Cai X; Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Feng X; Department of Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of ChongQing Medical University Jinshan Hospital, Chongqing, China.
  • Wang R; Department of Intensive Care Unit, Taihe Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Hubei, University of Medicine, Shiyan, China.
  • Xiong P; Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Front Psychiatry ; 12: 708698, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1405440
ABSTRACT

Background:

Studies showed that healthcare workers (HCWs) and pregnant women bore the burden of mental problems during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. While, few studies have focused on the psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women who work at healthcare settings. This study aimed to investigate and compare the prevalence difference of psychological symptoms between pregnant HCWs and pregnant non-HCWs during the early stage of COVID-19 pandemic in China.

Methods:

A cross-sectional online survey with anonymous structured questionnaires was conducted from February 15 to March 9, 2020. A total of 205 pregnant women in Chongqing, China were recruited. The mental health status was assessed using symptom checklist-90 (SCL-90).

Results:

Our sample was composed of 83 pregnant HCWs (mean age = 29.8) and 122 pregnant non-HCWs (mean age = 30.8). The results suggested the prevalence of psychological symptoms (the factor score ≥2) among all pregnant women ranged from 6.83% (psychosis symptoms) to 17.56% (obsessive-compulsive symptoms). Compared with pregnant non-HCWs, pregnant HCWs reported higher prevalence of psychological symptoms in 10 factors of SCL-90. After controlling the confounding variables, multiple logistic regression demonstrated that pregnant HCWs experienced higher prevalence of psychological symptoms of somatization (18.07 vs. 5.74%, p = 0.006, aOR = 4.52), anxiety disorders (16.87 vs. 6.56%, p = 0.016, aOR = 3.54), and hostility (24.10 vs. 10.66%, p = 0.027, aOR = 2.70) than those among pregnant non-HCW.

Conclusion:

Our study indicated that pregnant HCWs were more likely to suffer from mental health distress than pregnant non-HCWs during the early stage of COVID-19 pandemic. It is vital to implement targeted psychological interventions for pregnant women, especially for pregnant HCWs to cope with distress when facing the emerging infectious diseases.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Front Psychiatry Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fpsyt.2021.708698

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Front Psychiatry Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fpsyt.2021.708698