Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of pregnant women with diabetes mellitus and hypertension
Sep;
Non-conventional
in English
| Sep | ID: covidwho-1533477
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Psychological effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on pregnant women with diabetes and hypertension are not yet studied. Besides the pregnancy, these women have additional risk factors for severe acute respiratory syndrome due to COVID-19 and are considered a particularly vulnerable, unique population. We aimed to assess their mental health during this pandemic.METHODS:
This is a cross-sectional study carried out at a Brazilian tertiary hospital. Women with pregnancies complicated by hypertension and/or diabetes were evaluated. The primary outcome was anxiety, and depressive symptoms evaluated with the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and Patient Health Questionnaire. Perception of changing habits during quarantine was evaluated as a secondary outcome.RESULTS:
Seventy-nine patients were included. The prevalence of State-Trait Anxiety Inventory >=40 was 79.7% and that of Patient Health Questionnaire >=10 was 59.2%. Lower social support was correlated with higher scores on both scales. Time spent with electronic devices was perceived as greater by 62% of the women.CONCLUSIONS:
Pregnant women with diabetes and hypertension presented high levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Considering that these symptoms can affect both the mother's and offspring's health, it is necessary to implement tools to improve their mental health.
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Databases of international organizations
Database:
Sep
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
English
Document Type:
Non-conventional
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