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Covid-19 Anxiety and Quality of Life Among Adolescent Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study Publisher Pubmed



Jadgal MS1, 2 ; Alizadehsiuki H3 ; Kasiri N5 ; Zareipour M4
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  1. 1. Tropical and Communicable Diseases Research Center, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshahr, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Public Health, School of Nursing, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Chabahar, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Public Health, School of Health, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Public Health, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, School of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health Published:2023


Abstract

Objectives: To determine the relationship between the COVID-19 anxiety and the quality of life among adolescent pregnant women in Dashtiari city, Iran. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 216 adolescent pregnant women in Dashtiari city, Iran in 2021 who met the inclusion criteria participated in a multi-stage sampling. Data collection tools included: demographic information, COVID-19 Anxiety Scale and a questionnaire of quality of life. Finally, the obtained data were analyzed in SPSS software version 21 using descriptive, Chi-square, Tukey and logistic regression tests. Results: The results showed that 74 (34.3%) adolescent pregnant women had weak COVID-19 anxiety, 23 (10.6%) had moderate COVID-19 anxiety and 119 (55.1%) had severe COVID-19 anxiety. The results also showed that gestational age (OR=2.2, p=0.03), history of COVID-19 infection among adolescent pregnant women (OR=1.6, p=0.02), history of family and friends (OR=1.7) (p=0.04), quality of life (OR=4.3, p=0.001), increases the probability of COVID-19 anxiety. Conclusions: Considering the psychological consequences of the post-COVID-19 era and the psychological events that occur in this period, by identifying and predicting these issues, strategies should be considered for optimal intervention and reduction of injuries in the post-crisis era. © 2022 Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin/Boston.
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