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Estimates and Determinants of Psychological Problems of Pregnant Women during COVID-19 Epidemic in South Africa

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  • A. M. Hoque

    (Kwadabeka Community Health Centre, South Africa)

  • M. Hoque

    (South African College of Applied Psychology, South Africa)

  • M. E. Hoque

    (Management College of Southern Africa, South Africa)

  • G. Van Hal

    (University of Antwerp, Belgium)

Abstract

The COVID-19 epidemic has impacted significantly on the general population including pregnant women. The psychological impact of COVID-19 among vulnerable population like pregnant women is yet to be estimated. Therefore, the objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with anxiety, depression, and overall psychological problems. A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among black pregnant women attending a Primary Health Care facility in South Africa. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the significant factors for psychological problems. A total of 346 pregnant women participated in this study. The rates of anxiety, depression and overall psychological problems were 35.7%, 38.2% and 34.3% respectively. Gestational age between 14-26 weeks were 60% (OR=.397, p 39 years, women who were between 20-29 years were 28 times (OR=27.8, p

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  • A. M. Hoque & M. Hoque & M. E. Hoque & G. Van Hal, 2021. "Estimates and Determinants of Psychological Problems of Pregnant Women during COVID-19 Epidemic in South Africa," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 3(1), pages 143-149, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:3:y:2021:i:1:id:40631
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2021.3.1.631
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