Depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms in pregnant women before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study evaluates depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms in pregnant women before and during COVID-19 pandemic and analyzes their risk factors.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional analyses included pregnant women with depression, anxiety, and stress levels evaluated both in the Novel Coronavirus-Pregnancy Cohort study (NCP) and the Healthy Baby Cohort study (HBC). NCP was conducted during COVID-19 pandemic, while HBC was performed before the pandemic. Multiple logistic regressions were employed to evaluate the associations between COVID-19 pandemic and other co-variables and maternal mental health.

Results

NCP and HBC studies respectively included 531 and 2352 participants. Depression rates differed significantly between the two studies (p < 0.05). The m

SUBMITTER: Mei H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8314786 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature