Maternal anxiety, depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after natural disasters: a systematic review.

Itamar D FuttermanHolly GraceSarah WeingartenAlborz BorjianCamille A Clare

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2023)

Given the high rates of anxiety, depression and PTSD among pregnant and birthing persons living through the challenges of natural disasters, obstetrician-gynecologists must be able to recognize this group of patients, and provide a greater degree of psychosocial support.

Keyphrases

posttraumatic stress disorder
sleep quality
end stage renal disease
depressive symptoms
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
social support
peritoneal dialysis
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
mental health
prognostic factors
patient reported
preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes