Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 on Maternity Care, Pregnancy and Coping

Data: The study assessed the impact of COVID-19 mitigation efforts on maternity care and antenatal depression. Sample: 188 participants from a community sample answered an online survey. Results: Prevalence rates of antenatal depression in Australia were found to be higher during the pandemic compared to Australian pre pandemic prevalence rates. Pregnant women were ‘a little to moderately’ concerned both overall and in relation to having their baby. More than half of the women reported changes to their pregnancy healthcare. Conclusion: Increased vigilance with screening and assessment will be required to identify and support this cohort of mothers who are not coping.数据：本研究评估了新冠疫情防控措施对产科护理及产前抑郁的影响。样本：来自社区招募的188名参与者完成了线上调查问卷。结果：研究发现，相较于澳大利亚疫情前的患病率，新冠大流行期间该国产前抑郁的患病率更高。孕妇在整体层面及分娩相关事项上均存在“轻度至中度”的担忧情绪。超过半数的女性报告其孕期医疗保健服务出现了变动。结论：需提升筛查与评估工作的警惕性，以识别并为这一无法妥善应对困境的母亲群体提供支持。