How Coronavirus Disease 2019 is Affecting the Mental Health of Postpartum Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
Annals of Indian Psychiatry
; 6(1):57-62, 2022.
Article
in English
| Web of Science | ID: covidwho-1855975
ABSTRACT
Aims:
We aimed to study the prevalence of mental health problems in postpartum women during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and to evaluate various parameters affecting it.Methods:
Data were collected from May 15, 2020, to October 15, 2020, and during this period, 311 postpartum women were enrolled in the study. Sociodemographic data and obstetric-related information and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 were administered. Data were analyzed for the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among postpartum women and various factors that affect mental health.Results:
Postpartum women showed a higher prevalence of depression (38%), anxiety (42%), and stress (21%). It was more in rural background women, single mother, having 4-5 children, and from higher socioeconomic (lower socioeconomic status) background.Conclusion:
This study assessed the prevalence of mental health problems in postpartum women and highlighted the high prevalence rates of anxiety, depression, and stress among this population.
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Language:
English
Journal:
Annals of Indian Psychiatry
Year:
2022
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Article
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