ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 disease, Governments and public health authorities began to implement protective measures in order to protect public health and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Being pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic causes increased chances of developing depression and anxiety. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on depression, anxiety, and stress in perinatal women. The objectives are to determine the significant relationship between the Fear of COVID-19 and depression, anxiety, and stress in perinatal women. RESULTS: Among 169 respondents pregnancy status of each woman was classified as 26(12%) women are trying to get pregnant, antenatal women classified as 40(24%) in their 1st trimester, 41(24%) women are in their 2nd trimester, 34(20%) women are in their 3rd trimester and 34(20%) women gave birth (postnatal).Women who gave birth were found to have severe depression, anxiety, and stress. The association between fear of COVID-19 and the perinatal period was assessed and found that women in the 3rd trimester had a higher association and women trying to get pregnant have a lower association. CONCLUSION: The positive resilience factors such as providing counseling or information leaflet on prenatal care, antenatal care and breast feeding should be the first measure. Providing information regarding physical exercise and lifestyle modifications adopted according to the pandemic can help in improving poor mental health. Key words: Pregnant Women, Anxiety, COVID-19
Publication date: 01/06/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.6.6982