Associations Among Postpartum Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Stressors.

Clayton J ShumanMikayla E MorganNeha PareddyJolyna ChiangongPhilip VelizAlex PeahlVanessa Dalton

Published in: Journal of midwifery & women's health (2022)

Screening perinatal persons for PTSD is critically important, especially during public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. The integration of comprehensive mental health screening, including specific screening for trauma and symptoms of PTSD, across health care settings can help improve delivery of quality, patient-centered care to postpartum persons.

Keyphrases

posttraumatic stress disorder
healthcare
public health
mental health
quality improvement
pregnant women
pain management