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Impact of coronavirus 2019 pandemic on post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms among pregnant women in Jordan.
Bataineh, Mo'ath F; Mohamad, Maysm N; Al Dhaheri, Ayesha S; Rawashdeh, Monketh; Al-Nawaiseh, Ali M; Asali, Fida F; Hashim, Mona; Jarrar, Amjad; Abu Jamous, Dima O; Stojanovska, Lily; Daour, Rameez Al; Saleh, Sheima T; Osaili, Tareq M; Cheikh Ismail, Leila.
  • Bataineh MF; Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.
  • Mohamad MN; Department of Nutrition and Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
  • Al Dhaheri AS; Department of Nutrition and Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
  • Rawashdeh M; Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Al-Amal Hospital, Amman, Jordan.
  • Al-Nawaiseh AM; Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.
  • Asali FF; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.
  • Hashim M; Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Jarrar A; Department of Nutrition and Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
  • Abu Jamous DO; Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Stojanovska L; Department of Nutrition and Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
  • Daour RA; Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
  • Saleh ST; Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Osaili TM; Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Cheikh Ismail L; Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Womens Health (Lond) ; 18: 17455057221112935, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1938228
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To examine the prevalence of psychological symptoms of the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak among pregnant women and its association with gestational age and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.

METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted between June and November 2020 to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in pregnancy using the Impact of Event Scale-Revised. Pregnant women 18 years and older were recruited from antenatal and obstetrics clinics in Jordan. A total of 481 pregnant women participated in an online survey developed on Google Forms. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic data, mental health information, and lifestyle changes. The Impact of Event Scale-Revised, the Perceived Support Scale, and the Mental Health Lifestyle Scale were administered. Variables related to sociodemographic information and dietary behavior and perception during the COVID-19 pandemic were also assessed.

RESULTS:

The results showed that 58.6% of pregnant women reported the presence of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and women in the second trimester were more likely to show post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms compared with the first and third trimesters (p = 0.001). Moreover, a higher level of education, employment, poor dietary habits, and changes due to the pandemic were significantly associated with the Impact of Event Scale-Revised score and the presence of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.

CONCLUSION:

The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with high rates of psychological distress among pregnant women. Identifying mothers at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may help improve maternity services and prevent adverse child outcomes.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Womens Health (Lond) Journal subject: Women's Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 17455057221112935

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Womens Health (Lond) Journal subject: Women's Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 17455057221112935