Perceived stress and associated factors among pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic period in Northwest Ethiopia, 2020: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of perceived stress among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic period in Northwest Ethiopia.

Method

A cross-sectional study.

Setting

University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia.

Participants

A total of 415 pregnant women were recruited by using a systematic random sampling technique from 28 April 2020 to 12 June 2020.

Measurement

The required data were collected through face-to-face interviews. The Perceived Stress Scale was used to assess perceived stress. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and Oslo Social Support Scale 3 were used for associated factors. The data were analysed by using SPSS V.20. We also included sociodemographic, ob

SUBMITTER: Biresaw MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9527741 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature