Abstract
BackgroundChina has implemented a strict epidemic control policy (ECP) for 3 years during the COVID-19 pandemic. New mothers are under great psychological pressure to protect themselves against the virus, following the ECP, as well as taking on the main responsibility of raising their children. However, the mental health of this group has been neglected by the public. This article aims to understand the mental health of new mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodQualitative research methods were adopted in this study. From 1 October to 1 November 2022, we conducted in-depth interviews with 36 new mothers in Guiyang, Guizhou, China, and used thematic analysis to examine their emotional status, as well as the origins of their negative and positive emotions.Results(1) New mothers are chronically depressed, feeling anxious, and upset. (2) Negative emotions are caused either by the virus or by the ECP. (3) New mothers are mainly anxious about their children's physical health, feeding options, childcare, and family income. (4) Positive emotions are reflected by tight parent–child bonds, a better understanding of childcare, and an increased ability to perceive risks.ConclusionThe anxiety of new mothers has revealed the shortcomings of the Chinese health system in the emergency management of the mother and child. At the same time, the outbreak is an opportunity to improve the response management capacity of the health system in order to prevent the recurrence of similar problems for mothers and infants.
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Reference58 articles.
1. The origin, transmission and clinical therapies on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak-an update on the status;Guo;Mil Med Res.,2020
2. Clinical profile of patients infected with suspected SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern, Tamil Nadu, India, December 2021-January 2022;Raju;Indian J Med Res.,2022
3. Incidence of pulmonary embolism in COVID-19 infection in the ED: ancestral, delta, omicron variants and vaccines;Law;Emerg Radiol.,2022
4. Emotional impact and perception of support in nursing home residents during the COVID-19 lockdown: a qualitative study;Crespo-Martín;Int J Environ Res Public Health.,2022
5. A brave new world: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic for transitioning to sustainable supply and production;Sarkis;Resour Conserv Recycl.,2020
Cited by
1 articles.
订阅此论文施引文献
订阅此论文施引文献,注册后可以免费订阅5篇论文的施引文献,订阅后可以查看论文全部施引文献