Mental health among pregnant women with COVID-19-related stressors and worries in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have evaluated whether pandemic-related stressors, worries, and social distancing have affected the mental health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

Data came from an online survey of United States pregnant women (n = 715), conducted in May 2020. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale were used to assess depressive symptoms, thoughts of self-harm, and moderate or severe anxiety. Multiple logistic regressions were used to examine the associations of COVID-19 experiences with mental health outcomes.

Results

Participants were racially diverse. The prevalence of adverse mental health outcomes was 36% for probable depression, 20% for thoughts of self-harm, and 22% for anxiety. Women who re

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8239832 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature