Pregnant women and COVID-19: isolation as a physical and psychic impact factor
Milene de Oliveira Almeida, Thainá Magalhães Portugal, Thais Josy Castro Freire de Assis
Abstract
Abstract This research aims to reflect upon the inherent impacts of social isolation caused by the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the health of pregnant women. It brings up a survey on both physical and psychological aspects of this period on a woman's life, such as physiological and emotional changes. It also raises questions about how these aspects can be directly or indirectly affected by periods of isolation, considering recent research and guidance from health reference organizations.
Topics & Concepts
PsychicIsolation (microbiology)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Social isolationPandemicPsychologyPhysical health2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)CoronavirusDevelopmental psychologyMental healthMedicinePsychiatryVirologyAlternative medicineBiologyPathologyOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)MicrobiologyDiseaseCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionCOVID-19 and Mental HealthCOVID-19 and healthcare impacts