Comparison of pregnancy stress, impact and fear of COVID-19 between working and non-working pregnant women in Korea.

ABSTRACT: The purpose of the study was to investigate and compare the pregnancy stress, impact and fear of COVID-19 between working and non-working pregnant women in Korea. The influencing factors of pregnancy stress considering the pandemic situation were explored in each group. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used in the study. A total of 150 participants were recruited from Korean online communities where only women can register and exchange information about pregnancy and childbirth. The survey questionnaires included the Prenatal Distress Questionnaire, Pregnancy Experience Scale - brief, COVID-19 Experiences, and Fear of COVID-19. The survey data of 140 participants (74 working pregnant women and 66 non-working pregnant women) were analyzed. Working pregnant women appeared to ha

SUBMITTER: Lee Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9838473 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature