Fear and Anxiety in Pregnant Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review
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Anxiety Mental health COVID-19 Pregnant women Fear of childbirth
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2023-02-24Referencia bibliográfica
Muñoz-Vela FJ, Rodríguez-Díaz L, Gómez-Salgado J, Fernández-Carrasco FJ, Allande-Cussó R, Vázquez-Lara JM and Fagundo-Rivera J (2023) Fear and Anxiety in Pregnant Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review. Int J Public Health 68:1605587. [doi: 10.3389/ijph.2023.1605587]
Resumen
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.