Comparison of Coronavirus Anxiety, Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in Pregnant Women with Healthy Controls

Abstract

Objective: In the pandemic, pregnant women are at the forefront of the disadvantaged groups and need special needs related to more mental problems. This study aims to evaluate the pandemic anxiety of pregnant women and how their sleep and quality of life are affected. Materials and Methods: 200 pregnant and 200 control patients were included in the study. Informed consent was obtained from the participants. They were asked to fill out the sociodemographic data form, The Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS), the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), and the 12-Item Short Form Survey (SF-12) Quality of Life scale. Results: No statistically significant difference was found in the CAS between pregnant and healthy controls (p=0.093). While the physical score subscale of the SF-12 Quality of Life Scale (SF12-PCS) scored statistically significantly higher in pregnant women compared to the healthy controls, the mental score subscale (SF12-MCS) scored significantly lower (respectively: p