International survey on fear and childbirth experience in pregnancy and the postpartum period during the COVID-19 pandemic: study protocol
BMJ Open
; 11(8), 2021.
Article
in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-1842904
ABSTRACT
IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions around the world. Adding to the existing stress surrounding pregnancy and childbirth, the threat of infection and social isolation policies may negatively impact pregnant women and new mothers. Literature on the effect of COVID-19 on fear during pregnancy and childbirth experience is limited. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the global population, it is important to understand how it has impacted pregnant women and new mothers’ experiences worldwide to inform perinatal care and interventions.Methods and analysisThis multicountry study involving China and Canada targets to recruit 1000 pregnant women and new mothers who gave birth since 2020 in each participating country. Participants will be recruited online in the local language through mothers’ groups, antenatal and postnatal clinics and hospital wards. All questionnaires will be completed online. Participants’ level of fear, depression and childbirth experience will be assessed along with other sociodemographic, medical and COVID-related measures. Regression models will be used to compare the outcomes among the participating countries.Ethics and disseminationThe study has been reviewed and approved by the institutional review boards of the participating countries. Findings will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals and academic conferences. Results from this study may guide the formulation of future health guidelines and policies in the face of a pandemic.
Medical Sciences; COVID-19; obstetrics; mental health; maternal medicine; Infections; Social distancing; Womens health; Perceptions; Internet access; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; Childbirth & labor; Pandemics; Social networks; Questionnaires; Medical research; Self image; Public health; Pregnancy; Data collection; Likert scale; Coronaviruses; Postpartum period; Breast cancer; Disease transmission; Hong Kong
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Database:
ProQuest Central
Type of study:
Observational study
Language:
English
Journal:
BMJ Open
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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