Psychological Condition in Pregnant Workers of the San José de Chincha Hospital in the Context of Sars-Cov-2

Review Article

Psychological Condition in Pregnant Workers of the San José de Chincha Hospital in the Context of Sars-Cov-2

Victor Jose Ramon Blanco Lopez

Surgeon, Specialist in Occupational Hygiene, Head of the Occupational Health Area of the San Jode Chincha Hospital, Peru.

*Corresponding Author: Victor Jose Ramon Blanco Lopez, Surgeon, Specialist in Occupational Hygiene, Head of the Occupational Health Area of the San Jode Chincha Hospital, Peru.

Citation: Lopez V J R B. (2024). Psychological Condition in Pregnant Workers of the San José de Chincha Hospital in the Context of Sars-Cov-2. Journal of Women Health Care and Gynecology, BioRes Scientia Publishers. 3(4):1-2. DOI: 10.59657/2993-0871.brs.24.036

Copyright: © 2024 Victor Jose Ramon Blanco Lopez, this is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

Received: February 10, 2024 | Accepted: March 25, 2024 | Published: April 06, 2024

Abstract

The pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 has generated a significant impact on the mental health of the world population, including pregnant women. This population group is particularly vulnerable to the psychological effects of COVID-19 due to the physical and hormonal changes they experience, the uncertainty of the future and the risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth.

Keywords: pregnant workers; psychological condition; sars-cov-2

Introduction

Antecedents
Diversos estudios han demonstrated that the prevalence of anxiety and depression in pregnant women during the pandemic of COVID-19 has increased considerably. A study conducted in China by Wang et al. (2020) found that the prevalence of anxiety and depression in pregnant women during the pandemic was 28.8% and 16.5%, respectively, significantly greater than the previous rates of the pandemic.

Marco Teórico
El modelo transactional del estres y afrontamiento de Lazarus y Folkman (1984) provides a useful theoretical framework to understand the relationship between stress, anxiety and depression in pregnant women during the pandemic of COVID-19. This model suggests that pregnant women experience a series of stressful factors related to the pandemic, such as fear of infection, uncertainty about the future, and economic difficulties. Estos factores estresantes pueden afectar su salud mental si no se afrontan de manera adequada.

Methodology

This study was conducted with a sample of pregnant women who worked at the Hospital San José de Chincha. The Prenatal Anxiety Detection Scale (PASS) was used to evaluate the levels of anxiety in the participants. The study also collected information about the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, their experiences during the pandemic of COVID-19 and their coping strategies.

Results

The results of the study show that a significant proportion of pregnant women who work at the Hospital San José de Chincha present high levels of anxiety. It was found that the main factors associated with anxiety in this group of women are the fear of infection by COVID-19, uncertainty about the future and economic difficulties.

Discussion

The results of this study are consistent with previous literature that has documented an increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study also highlights the importance of providing psychological support to pregnant women during this challenging period.

Conclusion

The study provides evidence that the pandemic of COVID-19 has had a negative impact on the mental health of pregnant women who work at the Hospital San José de Chincha. Specific psychological interventions are needed for this population group to help them cope with stress and anxiety during the pandemic.

References

Lazarus R S, & Folkman S. (1984). Stress, appraisal, and coping. New York: Springer.
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Wang, C., Pan, R., Wan, X., Tan, Y., Xu, L., Ho, CS, & Ho, RC (2020). Immediate psychological responses and associated factors during the initial stage of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Hubei, China. Journal of the American Medical Association, 323(18):1824-1825.
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Palabras clave: Ansiedad, COVID-19, Embarazo, Escala de Detección de Ansiedad Prenatal (PASS), Salud Mental, Trabajadoras del Hospital San José de Chincha.
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