The impact of COVID-19 on pregnant womens' experiences and perceptions of antenatal maternity care, social support, and stress-reduction strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on maternity care, supports and women's mental health.

Aim

The aim of this study was to assess pregnant women's satisfaction with antenatal care and social support and to examine stress-reduction strategies women used during the pandemic.

Methods

An online survey was conducted between June and July 2020. Pregnant women, aged over 18 years were recruited. The survey included closed and open-ended questions to assess women's perceptions and satisfaction with their antenatal care, social support, and stress-reduction strategies. Descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis were used for quantitative analyses; qualitative content analysis was used for open-ended questions.

Findings

573 pregnant women completed the s

SUBMITTER: Meaney S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9051126 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature