The article presents a protocol of a cross-sectional study of mental health of pregnant women in relation to the COVID 19 pandemic. The primary aim is to compare differences in anxiety and depression scores of pregnant women between countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The secondary aim is to assess demographic, economic, and social aspects affecting maternal anxiety and depression scores among pregnant women worldwide in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, investigators will be able to compare differences in perception of the different aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic (social distancing, restrictions related to delivery) between countries and according to the epidemic status (number of infected patients, number of reported deaths). The comparisons will also be done according to COVID-19 status of the participants.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
8,500
Population of different countries are exposed to different pandemic control measures, and everyday lives of pregnant women are affected on different levels. Investigators will measure influence their influence on mental health.
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Anxiety
Anxiety measured by General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale. Scoring:5-9 mild; 10-14 moderate; \>15 severe. Minimum 0, maximum 21 points
Time frame: 4 months
Depression
Depression measured by Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scale. Scoring: 5-9 mild;10-14 moderate; 15-19 moderately severe; \>20 severe. Minimum 0 maximum 27 points
Time frame: 4 months
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