Investigating Factors Influencing Prenatal Stress, Anxiety, and Fear of Childbirth During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Germany and Switzerland: An Online Survey.
Rita Amiel CastroNora K SchaalHannah MeyerhoffHeidi PreisBrittain L MahaffeyMarci LobelPearl La Marca-GhaemmaghamiPublished in: Maternal and child health journal (2023)
Overall, the study highlights significant correlates influencing the levels of emotional distress pregnant women experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings may contribute to the improvement of maternal prenatal medical and psychological care during a public health crisis of international concern, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.