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  • BACKGROUND: COVID-19 outbreak has been associated with a wide variety of psychiatric manifestations such as panic, anxiety, and depression We aim to assess the impact of the COVID - 19 pandemic on the levels of stress and depression of pregnant women in Mexico METHODS: A cross-sectional web survey was carried out in pregnant women in 10 states of the Mexican Republic during the COVID-19 pandemic among public and private hospitals The perception of stress was assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale, while depressive symptoms were evaluated using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale RESULTS: A total of 549 surveys were applied, of which 96 1% (n = 503) were included in the data analysis The mean participant\'s age was 28 1 years old The mean perceived stress scale score was 24 33 2% (n = 167) of participants had a score equal to 27 points or more and were considered highly stressed The mean depression score was 9 A total of 17 5% (n = 88) participants had more than 14 points on the Edinburgh\'s depression scale, and were considered depressed Stress levels were higher at later gestational ages (p = 008) CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19 pandemic has caused mental health issues in pregnant women reflected by high perceived stress levels and depression
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  • J_Matern_Fetal_Neonatal_Med
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  • WHO
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  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on depression and stress levels in pregnant women: a national survey during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico
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  • #947617
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  • 2020

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