Anxiety, stress, and depression in Australian pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid responses by health services to suppress transmission of the virus.

Aim

This study aimed to investigate predictors of anxiety, stress and depression in Australian pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic including continuity of carer and the role of social support.

Methods

Women aged 18 years and over in their third trimester of pregnancy were invited to complete an online survey between July 2020 and January 2021. The survey included validated tools for anxiety, stress, and depression. Regression modelling was used to identify associations between a range of factors including continuity of carer, and mental health measures.

Findings

1668 women completed the survey. One quarter screened positive for depress

SUBMITTER: Davis D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9933579 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature