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Psychological impact of infectious disease outbreaks on pregnant women: rapid evidence review.
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75 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Psychological health status in postpartum women during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of affective disorders · 2022Pooled it
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- Taxonomy of access to mental healthcare for economically marginalized women during a public health crisis: a qualitative study of obstetric professionals and perinatal women during the COVID-19 pandemic.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Stress and the Level of Fear of Childbirth Among Pregnant Women in Poland During the Pandemic-The Importance of a Sense of Coherence and Partner Support.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Fear of COVID-19, Stress, Fear of Childbirth, Hardiness and Life Satisfaction in Polish Pregnant Women During the Pandemic.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Prevalence and Correlates of Hepatitis B in Pregnancy: Evidence From a Cross-Sectional Study in Bono East Region, Ghana.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Listening to the women's experience of perinatal domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative content analysis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
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- Pregnant and bearing the burden of measles outbreaks in Canada.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2025Article
- Strategies to correct vaccine misinformation on social media for pregnant women and the impact of vaccine skepticism.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Influenza Activity and Preterm Birth in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area: A Time-Series Analysis from 2010 to 2017.Epidemiology (Cambridge, Mass.) · 2025Article
- Validity, reliability, measurement invariance, and equipercentile linking of the depression anxiety stress scale-21 in the youth population in Singapore.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Determinants of vaccination uptake among pregnant women in Kumasi: A multi-centre cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2025Article
- Understanding the multidimensional neurodevelopmental outcomes in children after congenital Zika virus exposure.Pediatric research · 2024Review
- Patterns of peripartum depression and anxiety during the pre-vaccine COVID-19 pandemic.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
- Perceived stress and life satisfaction in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: the mediating role of fear of childbirth and self-esteem.Health psychology report · 2024Article
- The prevalence of anxiety in pregnant women at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa · 2024Article
- Partner relationships, hopelessness, and health status strongly predict maternal well-being: an approach using light gradient boosting machine.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Maternal Mental Health During and Before the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Analysis in the Kingdom of Bahrain.Cureus · 2023Article
- Perceptions regarding child care and perinatal depression during COVID-19 pandemic - A cross-sectional community-based survey from Uttar Pradesh.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectivesInfectious disease outbreaks can be distressing for everyone, especially those deemed to be particularly vulnerable such as pregnant women, who have been named a high-risk group in the current COVID-19 pandemic. This paper aimed to summarise existing literature on the psychological impact of infectious disease outbreaks on women who were pregnant at the time of the outbreak. STUDY
designThe design of this study is a rapid review.
methodsFive databases were searched for relevant literature, and main findings were extracted.
resultsThirteen articles were included in the review. The following themes were identified: negative emotional states; living with uncertainty; concerns about infection; concerns about and uptake of prophylaxis or treatment; disrupted routines; non-pharmaceutical protective behaviours; social support; financial and occupational concerns; disrupted expectations of birth, prenatal care and postnatal care and sources of information.
conclusionsPregnant women have unique needs during infectious disease outbreaks and could benefit from up-to-date, consistent information and guidance; appropriate support and advice from healthcare professionals, particularly with regards to the risks and benefits of prophylaxis and treatment; virtual support groups and designating locations or staff specifically for pregnant women.
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