Downloads: 12
Research Paper | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Volume 10 Issue 8, August 2021 | Pages: 571 - 574 | India
Assessment of Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Pregnant Women
Abstract: Background: To evaluate the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in pregnant women and to assess the impact on the mode of delivery. Methods: A cross - sectional survey study of all pregnant women regardless of gestational age and COVID status from December 2020 to May 2021 to assess the psychological impact and anxiety using the two scoring system - Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) and visual analogue scale (VAS) for anxiety. Results: Psychological impact of the COVID-19 outbreak was comparatively more severe among COVID positive pregnant women (mean k10 of 19.67 with SD 1.86 and mean VAS score of 7 with SD 0.63) when compared to COVID negative and unknown status pregnant women, which was statistical significant (k10 - p value 0.001, vas score ?p value -
Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, psychological impact, anxiety, mode of delivery
How to Cite?: Dr Savitha T S, Dr Manjari, "Assessment of Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Pregnant Women", Volume 10 Issue 8, August 2021, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 571-574, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR21812180156, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR21812180156