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ArticleJMIR pediatrics and parenting2021

Changes in Anxiety and Stress Among Pregnant Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Content Analysis of a Japanese Social Question-and-Answer Website.

Ritsuko Shirabe, Tsuyoshi Okuhara, Rie Yokota, Hiroko Okada, Eiko Goto, Takahiro Kiuchi

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Article in JMIR pediatrics and parenting, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Ritsuko ShirabeDepartment of Health Communication, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6427-210X
Tsuyoshi OkuharaDepartment of Health Communication, School of Public Health, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6251-3587
Rie YokotaDepartment of Health Communication, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1973-2493
Hiroko OkadaDepartment of Health Communication, School of Public Health, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7877-9753
Eiko GotoDepartment of Health Communication, School of Public Health, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8288-7343
Takahiro KiuchiDepartment of Health Communication, School of Public Health, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5934-0681
University of Tokyo Health Sciences · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe changing pattern of anxiety and stress experienced by pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic is unknown.

objectiveWe aimed to examine the sources of anxiety and stress in pregnant women in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic.

methodsWe performed content analysis of 1000 questions posted on the largest social website in Japan (Yahoo! Chiebukuro) from January 1 to May 25, 2020 (end date of the national state of emergency). The Gwet AC1 coefficient was used to verify interrater reliability.

resultsA total 12 categories were identified. Throughout the study period, anxiety related to going outdoors appeared most frequent, followed by anxiety regarding employment and infection among family and friends. Following the declaration of the state of national emergency at the peak of the infection, infection-related anxiety decreased, whereas anxiety about social support and mood disorders increased. Stress regarding relationships appeared frequent throughout the pandemic.

conclusionsThe sources of anxiety and stress in pregnant women in Japan changed during the pandemic. Our results suggest the need for rapid communications in the early phase of a pandemic as well as long-term psychosocial support to provide optimal support to pregnant women in Japan. Health care professionals should understand the changing pattern of requirements among pregnant women.

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anxietycontent analysisCOVID-19health communicationhealth informationmental healthpregnancysocial question-and-answer websitesocial supportstress

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