Elevated depression and anxiety symptoms among pregnant individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic

C Lebel, A MacKinnon, M Bagshawe… - Journal of affective …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Anxiety and depression symptoms in pregnancy typically affect between 10 and
25% of pregnant individuals. Elevated symptoms of depression and anxiety are associated …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating depression and anxiety throughout pregnancy and after birth: impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

CXW Zhang, JC Okeke, RD Levitan, KE Murphy… - American Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic presents unique social, economic, and
psychological challenges for individuals globally. Thus, women who are pregnant face …

[HTML][HTML] Mental health of pregnant and postpartum women in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

SED Perzow, EMP Hennessey, MC Hoffman… - Journal of affective …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has been uniquely challenging for pregnant and
postpartum women. Uncontrollable stress amplifies risk for maternal depression and anxiety …

Risk factors for depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms in perinatal women during the COVID-19 Pandemic

CH Liu, C Erdei, L Mittal - Psychiatry research, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Pregnant women and women who recently gave birth are vulnerable to COVID-
19-related psychosocial stresses. Methods We assessed COVID-19-related health worries …

[HTML][HTML] Pregnancy-related anxiety during COVID-19: a nationwide survey of 2740 pregnant women

CA Moyer, SD Compton, E Kaselitz, M Muzik - Archives of women's mental …, 2020 - Springer
The aim of this study is to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant
women's anxiety and identify factors most strongly associated with greater changes in …

[HTML][HTML] Rates of depressive and anxiety symptoms in the perinatal period during the COVID-19 pandemic: Comparisons between countries and with pre-pandemic …

V Mateus, S Cruz, R Costa, A Mesquita… - Journal of affective …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background The COVID-19 pandemic was a significant threat to perinatal mental health.
This study examined differences in clinically significant depression, anxiety, and co-morbid …

Prevalence and contributory factors of anxiety and depression among pregnant women in the post-pandemic era of COVID-19 in Shenzhen, China

F Wu, W Lin, P Liu, M Zhang, S Huang, C Chen… - Journal of affective …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Pregnant women are emotionally vulnerable and have suffered great
psychological impacts. Following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, a …

[HTML][HTML] Women's depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of pregnancy

K Yirmiya, N Yakirevich-Amir, H Preis, A Lotan… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has multiple ramifications for
pregnant women. Untreated depression during pregnancy may have long-term effects on …

[HTML][HTML] The COVID-19 outbreak increases maternal stress during pregnancy, but not the risk for postpartum depression

MGBM Boekhorst, L Muskens, LP Hulsbosch… - Archives of women's …, 2021 - Springer
The COVID-19 pandemic affects society and may especially have an impact on mental
health of vulnerable groups, such as perinatal women. This prospective cohort study of 669 …

COVID-19 and mental health during pregnancy: The importance of cognitive appraisal and social support

JE Khoury, L Atkinson, T Bennett, SM Jack… - Journal of affective …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Pregnancy is a period of elevated risk for mental health difficulties, which are
likely exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to understand the impact of …