Relationship of Fear of Covid-19 and Pregnancy-Related Quality of Life During the Covid-19 Pandemic Publisher Pubmed



Naghizadeh S¹ ; Mirghafourvand M²
Source: Archives of Psychiatric Nursing Published:2021

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and quality of life in Iranian pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 250 Iranian pregnant women. Data was collected through questionnaires including demographic and obstetric characteristics, fear of COVID-19 and quality of life. An adjusted general linear model was used to determine the relationship between variables. Results: There was a negatively significant relationship between fear of COVID-19 and quality of life (P < 0.001). Based on the adjusted general linear model, it was expected that if COVID-19 fear score increased, the quality of life score would decrease significantly (B = -0.21, 95%CI: −0.34 to −0.09, P = 0.001). Conclusion: This study indicated a reverse correlation between fears of COVID-19 and quality of life. Therefore, developing appropriate interventions in order to overcome the fear caused by COVID-19 are recommended to improve pregnant women's quality of life. © 2021 Elsevier Inc.