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The psychosocial experiences of pregnant women in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective qualitative study.

Abigail Kusi AmponsahEdward Appiah BoatengJerry ArmahJoana Kyei DompimDouglas GyamfiAlberta LomoteyFaithful Adwoa AnnobilAmena Ekua AmankrahRifka Abdallah YoushahElizabeth Uzoka BeautyFrancis DijiVictoria Bam
Published in: PloS one (2024)
Pregnant women go through several challenges during pregnancy such as perceived stress and anxiety. These are likely to heighten during a pandemic, as presented in the study. They therefore need emotional and psychosocial support in such uncertain times to improve outcomes of pregnancy.
Keyphrases
  • pregnant women
  • mental health
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • sars cov
  • coronavirus disease
  • depressive symptoms
  • social support
  • physical activity
  • preterm birth
  • skeletal muscle