Anxiety, depression and concerns of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic

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AKGÖR U., FADILOĞLU E., SOYAK B., ÜNAL C., ÇAĞAN M., TEMİZ B. E., ...More

ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS, vol.304, pp.125-130, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 304
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00404-020-05944-1
  • Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.125-130
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose In December 2019, the emerging of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has influenced the whole world. The current pandemic also triggers several psychological changes. Uncertainties and changes in health practices may cause anxiety, depression, and concerns on vulnerable populations such as pregnant. This study aims to survey the pregnant women to capture the psychological impact and perceptions during the pandemic.