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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
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
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
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
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
Health Care Sciences & Services
Siqin Ye, Grant Hiura, Elaine Fleck, Aury Garcia, Joshua Geleris, Paul Lee, Nadia Liyanage-Don, Nathalie Moise, Neil Schluger, Jessica Singer, Magdalena Sobieszczyk, Yifei Sun, Harry West, Ian M. Kronish
Summary: During the COVID-19 surge in New York City, lenient discharge criteria in conjunction with remote monitoring after discharge were associated with a rate of early readmissions after COVID-related hospitalizations that was comparable to the rate of readmissions after other reasons for hospitalization before the COVID pandemic.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Dong Liu, Sacha Epskamp, Adela-Maria Isvoranu, Caixia Chen, Wenjun Liu, Xinyi Hong
Summary: This study investigated the network structure between COVID-19 symptoms and psychiatric symptoms, revealing direct associations between COVID-19 severity and certain psychiatric symptoms, while ICU admission showed no direct link. Potential causal effects between COVID-19 related variables and demographic characteristics were also highlighted.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Refika Genc Koyucu, Pelin Palas Karaca
Summary: The study found that pregnant women experienced higher levels of anxiety, depression, and stress during the Covid-19 pandemic. Factors such as unemployment, inadequate social support, obstetric risks, and financial strain were all found to impact the mental health of pregnant women.
Review
Psychiatry
Niloufar Arzamani, Shiva Soraya, Fatemeh Hadi, Sara Nooraeen, Mahdieh Saeidi
Summary: Addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in pregnant women is crucial, and providing recommendations can guide health professionals and policymakers in improving their mental well-being.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Psychiatry
Lianne M. Tomfohr-Madsen, Nicole Racine, Gerald F. Giesbrecht, Catherine Lebel, Sheri Madigan
Summary: This study rapidly reviewed and meta-analyzed the prevalence of depression and anxiety among pregnant women worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings indicated a higher prevalence of anxiety, especially in studies conducted later during the pandemic.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Zine El Abiddine Fares, Ala'a B. Al-Tammemi, Hesham F. Gadelrab, Chung-Ying Lin, Musheer A. Aljaberi, Amthal Alhuwailah, Mohammed Lakder Roubi
Summary: A new psychological distress assessment tool, the COVID-19 Psychological Distress Scale (CPDS), was developed and validated in four Arab countries. The CPDS comprised 12 items and showed a two-factor structure that was confirmed through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. The CPDS demonstrated promising psychometric properties and was found to be measurement invariant across country and gender.
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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
Wei Lin, Bo Wu, Bin Chen, Chuyan Zhong, Weikang Huang, Shixin Yuan, Xiaoshan Zhao, Yueyun Wang
Summary: The study found that pregnant women experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms related to COVID-19 were associated with factors such as having confirmed or suspected cases around them and their subjective perception of infection risk. Older pregnant women had a lower prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms according to the survey conducted.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Derek Daniel Morgan, Connad Dael Higgins, Paul B. Ingram, Christy Rae Rogers
Summary: Understanding the relationship between economic pressures, COVID-19 stress, and mental health outcomes for parents is crucial during this global pandemic. This study found that economic pressure can negatively impact parents' mental health, with COVID-19 stress mediating this relationship. Coping strategies also play a role, with approach strategies associated with higher rates of anxiety symptoms and avoidant strategies associated with more depressive and anxious symptoms.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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.
