College
College of Health Professions
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-05 12:31:23
Major
Nursing
Honors Course
N480
Number of Credits
5
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2023
Abstract
COVID-19 affected the world in many ways. Pregnant women were greatly impacted by a change in their access to prenatal care, from in-person care to telehealth methods, and social support being limited by social isolation. Compared with prevalence of anxiety and depression in pregnant women pre-COVID-19, pregnant women during COVID-19 reported higher levels of anxiety and depression symptoms due to the stress of circumstantial changes. The purpose of this systematic review is to review and critically appraise the evidence about access to prenatal care and mental health in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following PICOT formatted question will be answered: In pregnant women, how does adequate access to prenatal care and mental health during COVID-19 compare with access and mental health pre-COVID? Systematic search methods using keywords resulted in selecting twenty-two research sources. Publications were clustered on the following commonalities: access to prenatal care and communication, and mental health and social support. Through critical appraisal of the evidence, recommendations developed include increased education, mental health screenings, and proper social support to improve outcomes of pregnant women.
Research Sponsor
Debra Horning
First Reader
Michele Zelko
Second Reader
Breanna Millsap
Honors Faculty Advisor
Sheau-Huey Chiu
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Feezel, Chloe; Kahoun, Marin; and Kunttu, Kaija, "Access to Prenatal Care and Mental Health in Pregnant Women during COVID-19: A Systematic Review" (2023). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1692.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1692