Peripartal COVID-19-Related Restrictions and Psychological Burden - A Quantitative Survey in Austria

CONCLUSIONS: The pandemic-related restrictions led to anxiety, worry, loneliness and an increased risk of depression during the peripartum period. The balance of mental health was negatively affected by measures and restrictions. Even in times of pandemic, more attention needs to be paid to the vulnerable peripartum period.PMID:38631376 | DOI:10.1055/a-2293-2203

Source: Zeitschrift fur Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie - April 17, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Imola Simon Martina K önig-Bachmann Beate Wimmer-Puchinger Christoph Zenzmaier Source Type: research