Publications by authors named "Gloria E Izountouemoi"
Eur J Midwifery
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- A significant number of pregnant and postpartum women are experiencing mental health issues, with the COVID-19 pandemic contributing to a rise in postpartum depression (PPD) rates.
- In a study of 330 women, 13.2% showed signs of depression postpartum and 24.8% had high anxiety levels before labor, which correlated with increased rates of PPD.
- Despite heightened anxiety during the pandemic, the rates of PPD did not exceed pre-COVID levels in Greece, indicating a need for better monitoring and support for expecting mothers in stressful times.
