Maternal worries during the Covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study on postpartum women

Author:

Abedi Parvin1,Afshari Poorandoht2ORCID,Beheshti Nasab Maryam3,Tadayon Najafabadi Mitra4

Affiliation:

1. Department of Midwifery, Menopause and Andropause Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

2. Department of Midwifery, Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

3. Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

4. Department of Midwifery , Menopause and Andropause Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: Since mothers often express higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression, it is important to evaluate the effect of Covid-19 on their mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the concerns of mothers in the postpartum period amidst the Covid-19 pandemic Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study on 600 postpartum mothers. The sample size was determined based on the households covered by the health centers. The selected mothers completed a demographic questionnaire and Cambridge Worry Scale (CWS). Results: The mean age of study participants was 28.9(6.3)and 364 (60.7%) mothers had excessive anxiety during pregnancy. The highest concern was related to the fear of congestion in the maternity ward with a mean of 2.48, and the lowest level of concern was related to the health status of the mother with a mean of 1.41. Conclusion: we recommend that the health sector adopt new methods of providing care to mothers. Implementation of tests for assessment of the mother's mental state during pregnancy by a midwife consultant is also recommended

Publisher

Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.

Subject

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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