Psychobehavioral Responses, Post-Traumatic Stress and Depression in Pregnancy During the Early Phase of COVID-19 Outbreak.

Casper J P ZhangHuailiang WuZonglin HeNga-Kwo ChanJian HuangHuiyun WangZongzhi YinBabatunde AkinwunmiWai-Kit Ming

Published in: Psychiatric research and clinical practice (2020)

High prevalence of PND and PTSD and high levels of anxiety suggest profound impacts of the present outbreak on mental health. This calls for special attention and support for vulnerable populations. Mental health care should become part of public health measures during the present outbreak and should continue to be intensified to empower the health system for post-outbreak periods.

Keyphrases

public health
mental health
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
intellectual disability
preterm birth
social support
pregnant women
posttraumatic stress disorder
stress induced