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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ozlem Erten, Ismail Biyik, Cenk Soysal, Onur Ince, Nadi Keskin, Yasemin Tasci
Summary: This study examined postpartum depression and maternal-infant attachment scores in uninfected women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kutahya, a rural province in Turkey. The results showed a postpartum depression rate of 17.4%. It was found that factors such as education level, maternal age, BMI, MIBQ score were similar between depressed and non-depressed patients. The odds of postpartum depression were 3.068 times higher for patients who received guests at home compared to those who did not.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
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Psychology, Clinical
Daniela Fernandes, Maria C. Canavarro, Helena Moreira
Summary: The study found that nearly a quarter of mothers in the postpartum period exhibited clinically significant levels of anxious and depressive symptoms. Mothers who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic had lower levels of mother-infant bonding compared to those who gave birth before the pandemic. Parenting stress and mindful parenting were significant factors contributing to mother-infant bonding.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Youji Takubo, Naohisa Tsujino, Yuri Aikawa, Kazuyo Fukiya, Momoko Iwai, Takashi Uchino, Megumu Ito, Yasuo Akiba, Masafumi Mizuno, Takahiro Nemoto
Summary: A study investigated the postpartum mental health status of women in Yokohama, Japan, showing increased anxiety and decreased anhedonia and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. These results may indicate COVID-19-related health concerns and a lack of social support.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
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Nursing
Celine Schaming, Jaqueline Wendland
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal sense of security and mother-to-child bonding. The results showed no significant differences in mother-child bonding disturbances or maternal emotional security between samples before and during the pandemic, but a higher risk of postnatal depression was found during the pandemic. Participants expressed concerns about contamination, social isolation, and lack of support, which negatively affected mother-child bonding.
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Psychiatry
Maor Kalfon Hakhmigari, Yoav Peled, Haim Krissi, Sigal Levy, Maayan Molmen-Lichter, Jonathan E. Handelzalts
Summary: The study found that parental care factor (PBI) was directly and indirectly associated with mother-infant bonding (PBQ) through insecure anxious attachment (ECR). Denial of autonomy factor (PBI) was only linked to mother-infant bonding (PBQ) through insecure anxious attachment (ECR). Encouragement of behavioral freedom factor (PBI) showed a correlation with mother-infant bonding (PBQ) in simple terms, but not in the complete model.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
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Immunology
Masaki Machida, Itaru Nakamura, Takako Kojima, Reiko Saito, Tomoki Nakaya, Tomoya Hanibuchi, Tomoko Takamiya, Yuko Odagiri, Noritoshi Fukushima, Hiroyuki Kikuchi, Shiho Amagasa, Hidehiro Watanabe, Shigeru Inoue
Summary: This study investigated the acceptance and hesitancy towards the COVID-19 vaccine in Japan, finding that 62.1% of participants were willing to get vaccinated. The research also revealed that vaccine acceptance was lower among women, adults aged 20-49 years, and those with a low-income level. Psychological factors, such as the perceived effectiveness of the vaccine and willingness to protect others, were identified as important factors associated with vaccine acceptance.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gui Yang, Aya Hisada, Midori Yamamoto, Akiko Kawanami, Chisato Mori, Kenichi Sakurai
Summary: The study found that moderate and severe pregnancy nausea and vomiting reduced the risk of mothers developing MIB disorder. However, NVP inhibited the development of MIB through postpartum depression. Effective interventions for postpartum depression are important for improving MIB among mothers with NVP.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
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Management
Tatiana Bolgeo, Francesca Gambalunga, Roberta Di Matteo, Denise Gatti, Erica Roberti, Davide Dealberti, Barbara Fadda, Elena Grassi, Lorella Gambarini, Laura Iacorossi, Antonio Maconi
Summary: The aim of this study is to explore the lived experience of women who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study revealed that the discomfort associated with the absence of family support during labor and childbirth was compensated by the professionalism of the healthcare staff and allowed new mothers to experience intimate moments with their child. These findings have implications for nursing management in terms of providing recommendations based on the experiences of mothers to ensure care that is attentive and tailored to their needs.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Rheumatology
Olga Amengual, Tatsuya Atsumi
Summary: The COVID-19 epidemic in Japan has been relatively mild, possibly due to reduced susceptibility to the pulmonary manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 among the Japanese population, resulting in better outcomes and lower mortality rates.
RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Masahide Koda, Nahoko Harada, Akifumi Eguchi, Shuhei Nomura, Yasushi Ishida
Summary: This study investigated the reasons for suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic and found that the suicide rates for all reasons exceeded the expected numbers, except for school-related reasons in men. The findings of this study can be used as a basis for developing suicide prevention intervention programs.
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Pediatrics
Jinyue Yu, Mingyue Gao, Zhuang Wei, Jonathan C. K. Wells, Mary Fewtrell
Summary: This study compared delivery and infant feeding experiences before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Beijing, China, and investigated predictors of breastfeeding. The results showed that lockdown measures affected mothers' planned birth location and breastfeeding intention, but breastfeeding practice was maintained. These findings highlight the importance of feeding support and the potential beneficial effects of increased mother-infant contact during the lockdown period.
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Demography
Florencia Torche, Jenna Nobles
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on infant health and birth outcomes, with deep inequalities observed in infection rates and preterm births. The early months of the pandemic saw a surprising reduction in preterm births, but this was followed by an increase during the winter surge in COVID infections. The long-term legacy of prenatal exposure to an unequal pandemic environment highlights the enduring pathway of the pandemic's impact.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Amala Sunder, Huda Merza Alqatari, Omer E. Taha, Mohamed S. Keshta, Fatima Khalid Bughamar, Basma Darwish
Summary: This study investigated the immune response of pregnant women after COVID-19 vaccination and the vertical transmission of antibodies to newborns. The results showed that vaccinated pregnant women generated antibodies and showed vertical transmission, but there were variations in antibody levels and transmission rates between different vaccines.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Cindy H. Liu, Sunah Hyun, Leena Mittal, Carmina Erdei
Summary: The study explored the association between mental health symptoms, psychological experiences, COVID-19 related concerns, and self-reported maternal-infant bonding experiences of postpartum women. Findings showed that postpartum women's depression, COVID-19-related grief, and health worries were related to maternal-infant bonding quality, while anxiety, social support, and maternal self-efficacy played different roles in bonding experiences. Enhanced interdisciplinary partnerships among healthcare professionals are crucial for supporting the well-being of mothers and infants during the pandemic.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Kathy Falkenstein-Hagander, Emma Appelqvist, Ann-Sofie Frisk Cavefors, Henrik Kallberg, Lennart Jan Nilsson, Sven-Arne Silfverdal, Jann Storsaeter, Bernice Aronsson
Summary: Measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 have been linked to reductions in other respiratory infections. A national Swedish cohort study found that the number of infant pertussis cases decreased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating that strategies to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 may have impacted pertussis incidence in infants.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
(2022)
