Article
Psychiatry
Jose A. Puertas-Gonzalez, Carolina Marino-Narvaez, Maria Isabel Peralta-Ramirez, Borja Romero-Gonzalez
Summary: The study found that the COVID-19 pandemic has psychological effects on pregnant women, particularly in terms of depression, phobic anxiety, and perceived stress. Insomnia and recent loss of a loved one are important factors affecting depression, while fear of COVID-19 infection leads to an increase in phobic anxiety.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Hernan Lopez-Morales, Macarena Veronica del Valle, Lorena Canet-Juric, Maria Laura Andres, Juan Ignacio Galli, Fernando Poo, Sebastian Urquijo
Summary: During the quarantine period of 50 days, all women showed a gradual increase in psychopathological indicators and a decrease in positive affect, with pregnant women exhibiting a more pronounced increase in depression, anxiety, and negative affect than non-pregnant women did. Additionally, pregnant women experienced a more pronounced decrease in positive affect compared to non-pregnant women.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Sasha Rudenstine, Talia Schulder, Krish J. Bhatt, Kat McNeal, Catherine K. Ettman, Sandro Galea
Summary: This study investigates the relationships between long-COVID, COVID-19 related stress, depression, anxiety, and comorbid depression and anxiety outcomes. The findings indicate that women participants and individuals with higher stress levels are more likely to have probable depression and anxiety outcomes. Additionally, lower socioeconomic status and long-COVID are associated with probable comorbid depression and anxiety.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
G. F. Giesbrecht, L. Rojas, S. Patel, V Kuret, A. L. MacKinnon, L. Tomfohr-Madsen, C. Lebel
Summary: The study found that fear of COVID-19 during pregnancy is associated with food insecurity, ethnicity, geographic location, history of anxiety prior to pregnancy, chronic health condition, pre-pregnancy BMI, parity, and stage of pregnancy at enrollment. Higher fear of COVID-19 is linked to increased risk of depression and anxiety, as well as reduced infant birthweight and gestational age.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ines M. Tavares, Joana Fernandes, Catarina V. Moura, Pedro J. Nobre, Mariana L. Carrito
Summary: The study investigated the individual and relational well-being of women and men expecting their first child during the COVID-19 pandemic, with men under lockdown reporting higher levels of perceived stress and women reporting higher levels of depression and greater social support. Themes identified from qualitative analysis included Individual Changes and Relational Changes, indicating both personal concerns and relational issues affected by the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Celia Campos-Garzon, Blanca Riquelme-Gallego, Alejandro de la Torre-luque, Rafael A. Caparros-Gonzalez
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant women have shown increased levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, primarily attributed to fear of contagion and concerns regarding the health of the fetus.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Chiara Penengo, Chiara Colli, Maddalena Cesco, Veronica Croccia, Matilde Degano, Alessandra Ferreghini, Marco Garzitto, Marci Lobel, Heidi Preis, Alessia Sala, Lorenza Driul, Matteo Balestrieri
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between anxiety, depressive and obsessive-compulsive symptomatology in Italian women during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and pregnancy-specific stress, pandemic-related stress, and coping strategies.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sylvia E. Badon, Lisa A. Croen, Assiamira Ferrara, Jennifer L. Ames, Monique M. Hedderson, Kelly C. Young-Wolff, Yeyi Zhu, Lyndsay A. Avalos
Summary: The study aimed to assess the prevalence of coping strategies for COVID-19 pandemic-related stress and their associations with depression and anxiety symptoms during pregnancy. The findings suggest that physical activity and connecting with others are coping strategies that may be associated with better mental health in pregnant individuals.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ilana Haliwa, Jenna Wilson, Jerin Lee, Natalie J. Shook
Summary: The study found significant increases in anxiety and stress among U.S. adults from before to during the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial concerns and the impact of the pandemic on daily life emerged as the most consistent predictors of psychological distress across the samples.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tingting Wang, Yue Hou, Yilin Liu, Chong Qiao
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of anxiety and depression in recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Northeastern China and the related factors. The results showed that RPL women experienced severe psychological problems during the pandemic, with economic pressure and high stress being common factors associated with anxiety and depression. Adequate social support and actively seeking health help were protective factors for trait anxiety.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Fei Wu, Wei Lin, Peiyi Liu, Minyi Zhang, Shengbin Huang, Caiyun Chen, Qiushuang Li, Weikang Huang, Chuyan Zhong, Yueyun Wang, Qing Chen
Summary: This study identified factors associated with psychological symptoms among pregnant women in the post-COVID-19-pandemic era, including issues related to family structure, pregnancy complications, and emotional risk factors. The occurrence of prenatal anxiety and depression was also found to be related to the lifestyle habits and behaviors of women and their partners.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
I Buneviciene, R. Bunevicius, S. Bagdonas, A. Bunevicius
Summary: The study in Lithuania found that 37% of participants were losing interest in COVID-19 news, 32% had started avoiding such news, and 26% had stopped following news about COVID-19. Factors associated with decreasing interest and avoidance of COVID-19 news included younger age, greater post-traumatic stress symptoms, less fear of COVID-19, and less frequent use of healthcare professionals for COVID-19 information.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hridaya Raj Devkota, Tula Ram Sijali, Ramji Bogati, Meraj Ahmad, Karuna Laxmi Shakya, Pratik Adhikary
Summary: This study identified an increased prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms during the initial stage of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal. Factors such as region, gender, and living situation were found to be associated with these mental health issues. The findings emphasize the urgent need for developing and implementing community-based mental health programs targeting individuals at risk for adverse mental health outcomes.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Cindy H. Liu, Sunah Hyun, Carmina Erdei, Leena Mittal
Summary: The study aimed to identify risk and protective factors related to general prenatal distress and COVID-19-specific prenatal distress among U.S. pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings highlighted the need for interventions such as mindfulness-based therapy and the importance of financial assistance and support for pregnant women during this period.
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Chenxinzi Lin, Bin Chen, Youjing Yang, Qianmin Li, Qiuguo Wang, Minmin Wang, Shiying Guo, Shasha Tao
Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis to estimate the association between postpartum depression (PPD) and the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed a significantly higher prevalence and odds of PPD in those who suffered from the pandemic. The study also found that China had a lower prevalence of postpartum depression compared to other countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Borja Romero-Gonzalez, Alvaro Lozano-Ruiz, Jose A. Puertas-Gonzalez, Carolina Marino-Narvaez, Maria Isabel Peralta-Ramirez
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused increased anxiety and stress levels due to lockdown measures, particularly impacting women who are also mothers. A model was developed to explain the psychological consequences of COVID-19 and parental and perceived stress in mothers. The study found that symptoms of anxiety in mothers increased levels of perceived stress. This model helps understand the relationship between lockdown's psychological consequences and stress in mothers, aiding in future psychological interventions.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY ISSUES
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
M. Mateos-Olivares, E. M. Sobas, K. Puertas-Neyra, M. Peralta-Ramirez, R. Gonzalez-Perez, J. Martin-Vallejo, C. Garcia-Vazquez, R. M. Coco, J. C. Pastor, S. Pastor-Idoate, R. Usategui-Martin
Summary: This study found that hair cortisol concentrations (HCCs) are higher in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), and there is a significant association between HCC and disease severity. However, RP severity grade and perceived anxiety levels were not associated.
EXPERIMENTAL EYE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jaqueline Garcia-Silva, Ismael Ramon Sanchez Borrego, Nuria Navarrete Navarrete, Maria Isabel Peralta-Ramirez, Fernando Jaen Aguila, Vicente E. Caballo
Summary: This study aimed to test the efficacy of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for lifestyle modification in patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS). The results showed that after 18 months, CBT can significantly reduce MetS and cardiovascular risk factors. Compared to the control group, the experimental group had a reduction in weight, waist circumference, body mass index, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, all of which were statistically significant.
PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jose A. Puertas-Gonzalez, Carolina Marino-Narvaez, Borja Romero-Gonzalez, Raquel Vilar-Lopez, Maria Isabel Peralta-Ramirez
Summary: This study explored and compared the relationship between resilience and pregnancy-related stress, perceived stress, and anxiety using two structural equation models. Findings showed that resilience was associated with lower levels of pregnancy-specific stress, general perceived stress, and anxiety symptomatology. In addition, a covariance relationship was found between pregnancy-specific stress and perceived stress, both of which increased anxiety levels. Pregnant women in the pandemic group reported higher levels of pregnancy-specific stress, anxiety, somatizations, and obsessions-compulsions compared to those in the pre-pandemic group, who displayed higher levels of perceived stress.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Jose A. Puertas-Gonzalez, Borja Romero-Gonzalez, Carolina Marino-Narvaez, Raquel Gonzalez-Perez, Isis O. Sosa-Sanchez, Maria Isabel Peralta-Ramirez
Summary: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of stress management therapy during pregnancy on the cortisol levels in hair at birth and on neurodevelopment in babies. The study included 48 pregnant women, with half receiving the therapy and half receiving standard care. The therapy group showed reductions in stress and improved neurodevelopment in their babies compared to the control group.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Juan R. R. Coca, Susana Gomez-Redondo, Alberto Soto-Sanchez, Raquel Lozano-Blasco, Borja Romero-Gonzalez
Summary: This study examines the perception of social and educational quality of life in minors with rare diseases. The results show that the factors influencing social and educational quality of life are different.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Raquel Lozano-Blasco, Alejandra Barreiro-Collazo, Borja Romero-Gonzalez, Alberto Soto-Sanchez
Summary: The use of Information and Communication Technologies is widespread among adolescents, but it also poses risks such as cyberbullying and cybervictimization. Family communication has been found to influence cybervictimization, as affected individuals seek support through social media to compensate for deficiencies in their families. These findings highlight the importance of family and community interventions.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Carolina Marino-Narvaez, Jose A. Puertas-Gonzalez, Borja Romero-Gonzalez, Marie-Christin Kraneis, Maria Isabel Peralta-Ramirez
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women. The results showed that pregnant women during COVID-19 had higher levels of psychopathological symptomatology in several areas, as well as higher pregnancy-specific stress in the first two trimesters. However, perceived stress was lower in women pregnant during the pandemic compared to those pregnant before. Understanding the struggles that pregnant women go through during each trimester can improve the health professional-patient relationship and have a positive impact on their mental and physical health.
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Rafael A. Caparros-Gonzalez, Fiona Lynn, Fiona Alderdice, Maria Isabel Peralta-Ramirez
Summary: This systematic review examines the association between self-report stress and cortisol levels during pregnancy, as well as their relationship with adverse infant outcomes. The results suggest that cortisol levels are a better predictor of adverse outcomes compared to self-reported stress.
STRESS-THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Carolina Marino-Narvaez, Jose Puertas-Gonzalez, Maria Isabel Peralta-Ramirez, Borja Romero-Gonzalez
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jose Puertas-Gonzalez, Borja Romero-Gonzalez, Helen Strivens-Vilchez, Rafael Caparros-Gonzalez, Raquel Gonzalez-Perez, Maria Peralta-Ramirez
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Borja Romero-Gonzalez, Colin R. Martin, Rafael A. Caparros-Gonzalez, Juan M. Quesada-Soto, Maria Isabel Peralta-Ramirez
Summary: The aim of this study was to translate, validate and adapt the Prenatal Distress Questionnaire Revised (NuPDQ) in a Spanish sample. The results suggest that the Spanish version of NuPDQ has good reliability and validity, making it useful for assessing pregnancy-specific stress in Spanish pregnant women.
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
