Article
Fear and anxiety in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review
Author/s | Muñoz-Vela, Francisco Javier
Rodríguez Díaz, Luciano Gómez Salgado, Juan Fernández-Carrasco, Francisco Javier Allande Cussó, Regina ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Vázquez Lara, Juana María Fagundo Rivera, Javier |
Department | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Enfermería |
Publication Date | 2023-02-24 |
Deposit Date | 2023-09-22 |
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Abstract | Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the impact of the 2020–2022 pandemic
on the levels of fear and anxiety in pregnant women and to identify risk and protective
factors.
Methods: A systematic review was ... Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the impact of the 2020–2022 pandemic on the levels of fear and anxiety in pregnant women and to identify risk and protective factors. Methods: A systematic review was conducted. Electronic databases were consulted for studies published between January 2020 and August 2022. The methodological quality was assessed using a critical appraisal tool for non-randomised studies. Results: Seventeen studies were included in the review. A high prevalence of levels of fear and anxiety were observed. Risk factors such as unplanned pregnancy, poor support from partners, or intolerance of uncertainty were identified for high levels of fear. Regarding anxiety, risk factors such as maternal age, social support, financial status, or concern about being able to maintain antenatal follow-ups were identified. Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the mental health of pregnant women through increased levels of fear and anxiety. It has not been possible to establish a relationship between significant factors such as gestational age or health emergency control measures with high levels of fear or anxiety. |
Citation | Muñoz-Vela, F.J., Rodríguez-Díaz, L., Gómez-Salgado, J., Fernández-Carrasco, F.J., Allande Cussó, R., Vázquez-Lara, J.M. y Fagundo-Rivera, J. (2023). Fear and anxiety in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 68. https://doi.org/10.3389/ijph.2023.1605587. |
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