Özet:

The negative consequences and mental disorders that the COVID-19 pandemic can cause on pregnant mental health, as well as risks for the overall health and functionality of the mother, are also a risk for the physical, cognitive and psychological development of the baby. This study aims to investigate the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant mental health and to evaluate the prevalence of psychiatric symptoms. Method: The study included 112 pregnancies who agreed to fill out the online survey sent to them by e-mail. The online survey consisted of sociodemographic form, COVID-19 questions, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-Short Form (DASS-21) and Trauma Post-Stress Disorder Control List (PCL-5) for DSM-5. The average age of the participants was 31.06. DASS-21 depression low scale score was 4.20 (±3.91), anxiety low scale score was 3.75 (±3.50), and stress low scale score was 5.68 (±3.81), and the total PCL-5 score was 31.29 (±16.85) Those who were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the pandemic showed a higher rate of anxiety symptoms; those who thought they needed professional support for mental health during the pandemic showed a higher rate of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms. Those who do not work in healthcare and who think they need professional support in terms of mental health during the pandemic process showed higher rates of TSSB symptoms. The result: it will be important to determine the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant mental health, to be able to activate early intervention methods and to be able to implement evidence-based practices.

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