Honors College Theses
Publication Date
5-6-2022
Major
Public Health (B.S.)
Document Type and Release Option
Thesis (open access)
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Dziyana Nazurak
Abstract
The Coronavirus pandemic had many negative impacts on healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic, specialist care providers closed their offices to reduce transmission. Maternal healthcare was severely impacted. Mothers were unable to receive the prenatal and perinatal care they needed. Other specialist care, such as mental healthcare was severely impacted as well. There was also a lack of prenatal care occurring due to offices being closed. There is an established link between anxiety, depression, emotional eating, and Gestational weight gain. Gestational Weight Gain is associated with a higher prevalence of behavioral health conditions that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recommended Citation
Middleton, Kara C., "Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health Behaviors and Mental Health during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review" (2022). Honors College Theses. 764.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/honors-theses/764
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Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Health Psychology Commons, Women's Health Commons
