"Worn-out but happy": Postpartum Women's Mental Health and Well-Being During COVID-19 Restrictions in Australia.

ABSTRACT: Background: From late 2019, COVID-19 disease has infiltrated the global population causing widespread challenges to public health. One cohort that has received less attention, but who may be more vulnerable to the mental and physical health related impacts of COVID-19 restrictions are postpartum mothers. The aim of this study was to explore the mental health, well-being, and health behaviours of mothers up to 12 months postpartum whilst living in Australia under COVID-19 level 3 and 4 restrictions. Methods: 351 women in their first year postpartum residing in Australia whilst under level 3/4 social distancing restrictions (during April 13 and June 11, 2020) were recruited to participate in an online questionnaire. The survey measured symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stres

SUBMITTER: Christie HE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8777212 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature