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Perinatal Anxiety among Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Grażyna Iwanowicz-Palus

    (Chair of Obstetrics Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 4-6 Staszica Str., 20-081 Lublin, Poland)

  • Mariola Mróz

    (Chair of Obstetrics Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 4-6 Staszica Str., 20-081 Lublin, Poland)

  • Aleksandra Korda

    (Students’ Scientific Circle at the Chair of Obstetrics Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland)

  • Agnieszka Marcewicz

    (Chair of Obstetrics Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 4-6 Staszica Str., 20-081 Lublin, Poland)

  • Agnieszka Palus

    (Medical Doctor in Medical Center in NowyDwór Mazowiecki, Faculty of Medicine, Warsaw Medical University, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland)

Abstract

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way prenatal education and obstetric care are provided. Pandemic-related anxiety, restrictions, limitations in perinatal care, and the inability to be accompanied by a loved one can have negative psychological consequences for future parents and their child. The aim of this study was to analyze the determinants and assess the anxiety of pregnant women in individual trimesters, as well as to learn about the sources of support and medical personnel proceeding methods. Materials and Methods: This research was conducted as a diagnostic survey, using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Childbirth Anxiety Questionnaire (CAQ), and a standardized interview questionnaire, on 534 pregnant women in Poland. Resultsand Conclusions: The pregnant women, regardless of the trimester of pregnancy, are characterized by: increased anxiety level influenced by the current epidemiological situation, psychophysical condition, previous maternal experiences, participation in classes preparing for childbirth, organization of perinatal care, their relationship with a partner, and the presence of a loved one during childbirth. A negative correlation was shown between the level of childbirth anxiety and maternal experience, as well as the support of a doctor and midwife.

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  • Grażyna Iwanowicz-Palus & Mariola Mróz & Aleksandra Korda & Agnieszka Marcewicz & Agnieszka Palus, 2022. "Perinatal Anxiety among Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(5), pages 1-14, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:5:p:2603-:d:757163
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    1. Maria Noonan & Julie Jomeen & Owen Doody, 2021. "A Review of the Involvement of Partners and Family Members in Psychosocial Interventions for Supporting Women at Risk of or Experiencing Perinatal Depression and Anxiety," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(10), pages 1-21, May.
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