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International survey on fear and childbirth experience in pregnancy and the postpartum period during the COVID-19 pandemic: study protocol.


ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions around the world. Adding to the existing stress surrounding pregnancy and childbirth, the threat of infection and social isolation policies may negatively impact pregnant women and new mothers. Literature on the effect of COVID-19 on fear during pregnancy and childbirth experience is limited. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the global population, it is important to understand how it has impacted pregnant women and new mothers' experiences worldwide to inform perinatal care and interventions.

Methods and analysis

This multicountry study involving China and Canada targets to recruit 1000 pregnant women and new mothers who gave birth since 2020 in each participating country. Participants will be recruited online in the local language through mothers' groups, antenatal and postnatal clinics and hospital wards. All questionnaires will be completed online. Participants' level of fear, depression and childbirth experience will be assessed along with other sociodemographic, medical and COVID-related measures. Regression models will be used to compare the outcomes among the participating countries.

Ethics and dissemination

The study has been reviewed and approved by the institutional review boards of the participating countries. Findings will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals and academic conferences. Results from this study may guide the formulation of future health guidelines and policies in the face of a pandemic.

SUBMITTER: Lok KY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8338316 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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International survey on fear and childbirth experience in pregnancy and the postpartum period during the COVID-19 pandemic: study protocol.

Lok Kris Yuet-Wan KY   Ko Rachel Wai Tung RWT   Fan Heidi Sze Lok HSL   Wong Janet Yh JY   Choi Edmond Ph EP   Shek Noel Wan Man NWM   Ngan Hextan Y S HYS   Tarrant Marie M   Li Junyan J   Huang Yi-Yan YY   Ouyang Yan-Qiong YQ   Fong Daniel Yee Tak DYT  

BMJ open 20210803 8


<h4>Introduction</h4>The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions around the world. Adding to the existing stress surrounding pregnancy and childbirth, the threat of infection and social isolation policies may negatively impact pregnant women and new mothers. Literature on the effect of COVID-19 on fear during pregnancy and childbirth experience is limited. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the global population, it is important to understand how it has impacted pregnant  ...[more]

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