Stressors, coping, and resources needed during the COVID-19 pandemic in a sample of perinatal women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological stress and coping experienced during pregnancy can have important effects on maternal and infant health, which can also vary by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Therefore, we assessed stressors, coping behaviors, and resources needed in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic in a sample of 162 perinatal (125 pregnant and 37 postpartum) women in the United States.

Methods

A mixed-methods study captured quantitative responses regarding stressors and coping, along with qualitative responses to open-ended questions regarding stress and resources needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Logistic and linear regression models were used to analyze differences between pregnant and postpartum participants, as well as differences across key demographic variabl

SUBMITTER: Barbosa-Leiker C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7920400 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature