Self-reported mental health status of pregnant women in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to unprecedented worries and challenges for pregnant women due to social restrictions and changes in maternity care provision. We aimed to investigate the mental health impact of COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women in Sweden and explore factors associated with poor perinatal mental health in this specific context.

Method

This was a nation-wide cross-sectional survey of pregnant women living in Sweden. Validated questionnaires were distributed through non-profit organizations´ websites and social media channels from May 2020 to February 2021. Perinatal depression, anxiety, and acute stress reaction were assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) and Impact Event Scale

SUBMITTER: Ho-Fung C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8960205 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature