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Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect the Stress Levels among the Mothers of Premature Infants? A Narrative Review of the Present State of Knowledge, Prevention Strategies, and Future Directions

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  • Agata Trześniowska

    (Chair and Department of Obstetrics and Perinatology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland)

  • Emilia Wagner

    (Chair and Department of Obstetrics and Perinatology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland)

  • Alicja Ściseł

    (Chair and Department of Obstetrics and Perinatology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland)

  • Kinga Szymańska

    (Chair and Department of Obstetrics and Perinatology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland)

  • Karol Szyprowski

    (Chair and Department of Obstetrics and Perinatology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland)

  • Żaneta Kimber-Trojnar

    (Chair and Department of Obstetrics and Perinatology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland)

Abstract

Understanding COVID-19’s effects on susceptible populations remains essential for clinical implementations. Our review aimed to examine whether the pandemic significantly impacted the stress levels in the mothers of premature infants in NICUs. The review of the literature from Google Scholar and PubMed resulted in identifying specific stressors such as the disruption of healthcare systems, limited access to neonatal care, uncertainty due to frequent changes in restrictions, the risk of COVID-19 infection, social isolation, and financial stress. While some quantitative studies concerning this topic did not show a significant increase in the perception of stress in this population compared to the pre-pandemic group, various research has indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic may result in enduring impacts on the emotional and neurological development of children. This article demonstrates a correlation between the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and an elevated incidence of depressive symptoms among the mothers of premature infants. Further studies are needed to assess the long-term impact of pandemic-induced stress.

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  • Agata Trześniowska & Emilia Wagner & Alicja Ściseł & Kinga Szymańska & Karol Szyprowski & Żaneta Kimber-Trojnar, 2024. "Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect the Stress Levels among the Mothers of Premature Infants? A Narrative Review of the Present State of Knowledge, Prevention Strategies, and Future Directions," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(8), pages 1-16, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:8:p:1095-:d:1459305
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    COVID-19; stress; mothers; NICU; premature;
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