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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depression and Sexual Function: Are Pregnant Women Affected More Adversely?
Denizli, Ramazan; Sakin, Önder; Koyuncu, Kazibe; Çiçekli, Nayif; Farisogullari, Nihat; Özdemir, Mikail.
  • Denizli R; Department of Gynecology, Arhavi State Hospital, Artvin, Turkey.
  • Sakin Ö; Department of Gynecology, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Koyuncu K; Department of Gynecology, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Çiçekli N; Department of Gynecology, Mus State Hospital, Mus, Turkey.
  • Farisogullari N; Department of Gynecology, Viransehir State Hospital, Sanliurfa, Turkey.
  • Özdemir M; Department of Public Health, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet ; 43(10): 765-774, 2021 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1517657
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To investigate depression and sexual function among pregnant and non-pregnant women throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS:

A total of 188 women, 96 pregnant and 92 non-pregnant were included. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) were applied to the participants after obtaining sociodemographic data.

RESULTS:

The depression scores of pregnant and non-pregnant women were similar (p = 0.846). We found that the depression scores were significantly higher among the group of participants who have lower economic status (p = 0.046). Moreover, the depression score was significantly higher among women who lost their income during the pandemic (p = 0.027). The score on the ASEX was significantly higher, and sexual dysfunction was more prevalent among women who have lower levels of schooling and income (p < 0.05). Likewise, the ASEX scores were significantly higher (p = 0.019) among the group who experienced greater income loss throughout the pandemic. Upon comparing the pregnant and non-pregnant groups, we detected that sexual dysfunction had a significantly higher rate among pregnant women (p < 0.001).

CONCLUSION:

In times of global crisis, such as the current pandemic, low-income families have an increased risk of experiencing depression and sexual dysfunction. When we compared pregnant women with non-pregnant women, depression scores were similar, but pregnant women were at a 6.2 times higher risk of developing sexual dysfunction.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Investigar a depressão e as funções sexuais de mulheres grávidas e não grávidas durante a pandemia de Covid-19.

MéTODOS:

Um total de 188 mulheres, 96 grávidas e 92 não grávidas, foram incluídas. O Inventário de Depressão de Beck (Beck Depression Inventory, BDI, em inglês) e a Escala de Experiências Sexuais do Arizona (Arizona Sexual Experience Scale, ASEX, em inglês) foram aplicados aos participantes após a obtenção dos dados sociodemográficos.

RESULTADOS:

As pontuações de depressão de mulheres grávidas e não grávidas foram semelhantes (p = 0,846). Verificou-se que as pontuações de depressão foram significativamente maiores no grupo de participantes de menor nível econômico (p = 0,046). Além disso, a pontuação de depressão foi significativamente maior em mulheres que perderam sua renda durante a pandemia (p = 0,027). A pontuação na ASEX foi significativamente maior, e a disfunção sexual foi mais prevalente em pessoas com menores escolaridade e nível de renda (p < 0,05). Da mesma forma, as pontuações na ASEX foram significativamente mais altas (p = 0,019) no grupo que experimentou maior perda de renda durante a pandemia. Ao comparar os grupos de gestantes e não gestantes, detectou-se que a disfunção sexual apresentava índice significativamente maior entre as gestantes (p <0,001).

CONCLUSãO:

Em tempos de crise global, como a atual pandemia, famílias de baixa renda têm um risco maior de sofrer depressão e disfunção sexual. Quando comparamos mulheres grávidas e mulheres não grávidas, as pontuações de depressão foram semelhantes, mas as mulheres grávidas apresentaram um risco 6,2 vezes maior de desenvolver disfunção sexual.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Pregnant Women / Depression / Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Middle aged / Pregnancy / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet Journal subject: Gynecology / Obstetrics Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S-0041-1736174

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Pregnant Women / Depression / Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Middle aged / Pregnancy / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet Journal subject: Gynecology / Obstetrics Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S-0041-1736174