Abstract Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic affects maternal health both directly and
indirectly, and direct and indirect effects are intertwined. To provide a comprehensive …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a chronic, generally episodic and debilitating disease
that affects an estimated 300 million people worldwide, but its pathogenesis is poorly …

Several studies have reported the susceptibility of pregnant women to emotional instability
and stress. Thus, pregnancy may be a risk factor that could deepen the already negative …

Background Pregnant women and women who recently gave birth are vulnerable to COVID-
19-related psychosocial stresses. Methods We assessed COVID-19-related health worries …

Background The aim of the current study is to investigate the relationship between perceived
control, co** and psychological distress among pregnant women in Ireland during the …

Social and economic inequality are chronic stressors that continually erode the mental and
physical health of marginalized groups, undermining overall societal resilience. In this …

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global traumatic experience for citizens, especially during
sensitive time windows of heightened plasticity such as pregnancy and neonatal life …

The aim of this study was to analyze stress and anxiety levels experienced by pregnant and
post-partum women during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to indicate the social and …

Background Psychological stress and co** experienced during pregnancy can have
important effects on maternal and infant health, which can also vary by race, ethnicity, and …

The COVID-19 pandemic and measures implemented to decelerate its spread have
consequences for mental health of societies. The aim of our review was to analyze …