ArticleEuropean journal of midwifery2022
Prevalence of postpartum depression and antenatal anxiety symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic: An observational prospective cohort study in Greece.
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- Prevalence of postpartum depression in the COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors: systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Pooled it
- Postpartum depression during the COVID-19 pandemic: an umbrella review and meta-analyses.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Pooled it
- Low Pregnancy Cortisol and Infant Socioemotional Problems: The Mediating Role of Postpartum Depressive Symptoms.Developmental psychobiology · 2026Article
- Longitudinal Changes in Maternal Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms Following COVID-19 During Pregnancy: A Cohort Study from Slovakia.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Ultra-Processed Food Intake and Postpartum Depressive Symptoms in Early Postpartum: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study in Greece.Nutrients · 2026Article
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- Postpartum Depression at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence and Associated Factors.Cureus · 2023Article
- Is Conception by Means In Vitro Fertilization Associated With Increased Risk of Antenatal Anxiety and Depression?Cureus · 2023Article
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- Comparison of pre- and intra-COVID-19 postpartum depression among reproductive aged women: A comparative cross-sectional study in Ahvaz, Iran.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionA significant proportion of pregnant women and women in the early postpartum period suffer from mental health problems. The COVID-19 pandemic represents a unique stressor during this period and many studies across the world have shown elevated rates of postpartum depression (PPD).
methodsIn this multicenter two-phase observational prospective cohort study, we aim to assess the prevalence of anxiety prior to labor (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7), as well as PPD at 6-8 weeks postpartum using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).
resultsOf the 330 women analyzed, 13.2% reported symptoms of depression using EPDS cut-off score ≥13. High antenatal levels of anxiety (24.8% scored ≥10 in GAD-7) were documented. A significant proportion of postpartum women reported a decrease in willingness to attend antenatal education courses (36%) and fewer antenatal visits to their obstetrician (34%) due to pandemic. Higher antenatal anxiety increased the odds of being depressed at 6-8 weeks postpartum (EPDS ≥13).
conclusionsCompared to reported prevalence of PPD from previous studies before the COVID-19 era in Greece, we did not find elevated rates during the first wave of the pandemic. High anxiety levels were observed indicating that there is a need for close monitoring in pregnancy during the pandemic and anxiety screening to identify women who need support in the pandemic era. A well-planned maternity program should be employed by all the associated care providers to maintain the proper antenatal care adjusted to the pandemic strains as well as a follow-up after labor.
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