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Maternal mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran: a content analysis study

Reproductive Health · 6 authors, 5 centres

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The findings highlight the critical need for improved mental health support and information dissemination for vulnerable maternal populations during health crises.

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The findings highlight the critical need for improved mental health support and information dissemination for vulnerable maternal populations during health crises.

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PMC10337116

Maternal mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran: a content analysis study

Reproductive Health

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Background As crises occur, attention to physical health usually becomes more than mental health, neglecting mental health, especially in some vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and new mothers, can have adverse consequences. Therefore, it is imperative to recognize and comprehend their mental health needs, particularly during critical situations such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to explain the understanding and experience of mental health concerns faced by pregnant and postpartum women during this pandemic. Methods This qualitative study was conducted from March 2021 to November 2021 in Iran. Data were collected using semi-structured in-depth interviews to understand mental health concerns in pregnancy and the postpartum period during the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty-five purposefully retrieved and participated in the study. Due to the prevalence of coronavirus, most of the participants preferred tele interviews. When data saturation was achieved, the data were codified manually and analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman’s approach 2004. Results Based on the content analysis of the interviews, 2 main themes, 8 categories 23 subcategories were identified. The identified themes were as follows: (1) Maternal mental health threats and (2) Inadequate access to the required information. Conclusion The results of this study showed that the main concern and fear of pregnant and postpartum women in the COVID-19 pandemic was the fear of the possibility of death for themselves and/or their fetus/infant. The knowledge that was obtained from the understanding of pregnant women and new mothers about the mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic can help managers in planning to improve and promote women's mental health, especially in critical situations.

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Pouran Mokhtari Zanjani, Najmeh Tehranian, Nasrin Changizi et al.. Maternal mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran: a content analysis study. Reproductive Health. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-023-01645-5

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Pouran Mokhtari Zanjani, Najmeh Tehranian, Nasrin Changizi, Eesa Mohammadi, Banafsheh Farzinrad, Anoshirvan Kazemnejad

1grid.412266.50000 0001 1781 3962Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
2grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3grid.412266.50000 0001 1781 3962Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
4School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health, Iran Medical Science University, Tehran, Iran
5grid.412266.50000 0001 1781 3962Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran