Perinatal Anxiety among Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic-A Cross-Sectional Study.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 19(5)2022 Feb 24.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1715327
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way prenatal education and obstetric care are provided. Pandemic-related anxiety, restrictions, limitations in perinatal care, and the inability to be accompanied by a loved one can have negative psychological consequences for future parents and their child. The aim of this study was to analyze the determinants and assess the anxiety of pregnant women in individual trimesters, as well as to learn about the sources of support and medical personnel proceeding methods. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
This research was conducted as a diagnostic survey, using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Childbirth Anxiety Questionnaire (CAQ), and a standardized interview questionnaire, on 534 pregnant women in Poland. ResultsandConclusions:
The pregnant women, regardless of the trimester of pregnancy, are characterized by increased anxiety level influenced by the current epidemiological situation, psychophysical condition, previous maternal experiences, participation in classes preparing for childbirth, organization of perinatal care, their relationship with a partner, and the presence of a loved one during childbirth. A negative correlation was shown between the level of childbirth anxiety and maternal experience, as well as the support of a doctor and midwife.Keywords
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Anxiety
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ijerph19052603
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