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13.10.2022 | COVID-19 | Original Article

Negative Emotions, Triggers, and Coping Strategies Among Postpartum Indian Women During Second Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons for the Subsequent Waves and Beyond

verfasst von: Archana Kumari, Parul Jaiswal, Piyush Ranjan, Rajesh Kumari, Rakesh Kumar Chadda, Ashish Datt Upadhyay, Neerja Bhatla

Erschienen in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India | Ausgabe 2/2023

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Abstract

Introduction

The study aimed to evaluate COVID-19 associated psychological distress among pregnant and postpartum women during the second wave of COVID-19 in India.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was done using a pre-validated tool involving 491 participants attending a tertiary-care hospital during the second wave of COVID-19 in India.

Results

Three-fourths of participants experienced negative emotions such as fear and various features of depression. Participants (75%) reported COVID-related news on TV/Radio/Newspapers including social media as the major trigger for these negative emotions. Loss of social support mainly affected postpartum women (p < 0.001) and working women (p < 0.001). Inability to access healthcare services had negative associations with age (p < 0.001), education (p < 0.001), and socioeconomic class (p < 0.001). Various coping strategies being followed by participants included watching TV/Videos or reading books (93%), resorting to social media (77%), spending more time praying and meditating (86%), and engaging in hobbies (56%).

Conclusion

During the second wave, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significantly high negative impact on the psychological and social well-being of pregnant and postpartum women. Hence, it is important to initiate appropriate preventive and corrective steps by the policymakers for any future waves of the pandemic.

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Titel: Negative Emotions, Triggers, and Coping Strategies Among Postpartum Indian Women During Second Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons for the Subsequent Waves and Beyond
verfasst von: Archana Kumari
Parul Jaiswal
Piyush Ranjan
Rajesh Kumari
Rakesh Kumar Chadda
Ashish Datt Upadhyay
Neerja Bhatla
Publikationsdatum: 13.10.2022
Verlag: Springer India
Schlagwort: COVID-19
Erschienen in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India / Ausgabe 2/2023
Print ISSN: 0971-9202
Elektronische ISSN: 0975-6434
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-022-01713-z

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