Surrogates' experience during the COVID-19 pandemic: mental health, social support, and relationship with intended parents.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To examine surrogates' mental health, social support, and relationship with intended parents (IPs) during the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020 to February 2022.

Methods

Data were collected between April 29, 2022 and July 31, 2022, at an academic IVF center in Canada using an 85-item online anonymous cross-sectional survey that included three standardized scales measuring mental health (PHQ-4), loneliness, and social support. Eligible surrogates actively involved in surrogacy during the study period received email invitations.

Results

The response rate was 50.3% (338/672); 320 submitted surveys were analyzed. Two-thirds (65%) of respondents experienced mental health concerns during the pandemic and were significantly less comfortable about seeking mental healt

SUBMITTER: Yee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10182344 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature