June 30, 2020

Effects of Coronavirus 19 Pandemic on Maternal Anxiety during Pregnancy: A Prospectic Observational Study

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact

• In a survey of 178 pregnant women in Italy, Mappa et al. found that 47% feared that COVID-19 could induce fetal structural anomalies, 65% feared it could cause fetal growth restriction, and 51% feared it would cause preterm birth. In addition, 38% of women had elevated anxiety scores. Higher anxiety was associated with higher educational attainment. 

Mappa et al. (June 29, 2020). Effects of Coronavirus 19 Pandemic on Maternal Anxiety during Pregnancy: A Prospectic Observational Study. Journal of Perinatal Medicine. https://www.degruyter.com/view/journals/jpme/ahead-of-print/article-10.1515-jpm-2020-0182/article-10.1515-jpm-2020-0182.xml