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Exploring the Impact of Restricted Partners' Visiting Policies on Non-Infected Mothers' Mental Health and Breastfeeding Rates during the COVID-19 Pandemic
| Content Provider | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Author | Maria, Giannì Morniroli, Daniela Consales, Alessandra Colombo, Lorenzo Bezze, Elena Zanotta, Lidia Plevani, Laura Fumagalli, Monica Mosca, Fabio |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Abstract | Changes in perinatal care occurring during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may negatively affect mothers’ mental health and breastfeeding. This study, performed between April and May 2020, aimed to investigate the effect of restricted partners’ visiting policies on non-infected mother’s anxiety symptoms, the perceived postpartum support, and the breastfeeding outcomes at discharge. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a neonatal tertiary referral center in northern Italy during Italy’s lockdown. We enrolled mothers with a negative nasopharyngeal swab for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), adequate oral and written comprehension of the Italian language, and absence of underlying maternal or neonatal clinical conditions. Maternal anxiety levels were assessed through the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-Form Y (STAI-Y). Maternal perception of staff’s support was evaluated by the Nurse Parent Support Tool (NPST). A STATE-A (concurrent emotional state after a specific situation) score ≥ 40 was considered indicative of clinically significant symptoms of anxiety. A total of 109 mothers completed the study. Mean STATE-A score was ≥40 in 42% of mothers, and median NPST score was 4.23. Mothers separated from their partner had a mean STATE-A score ≥ 40 in a higher percentage of cases than those who were not (51% vs. 30%, p = 0.03) and a lower perception of caregiver support. A NPST score ≤4.23, partner ‘s absence during the hospital stay and primiparity were independently associated with a STATE-A score ≥ 40. Breastfeeding rates at discharge were not influenced by maternal anxiety levels and partner’s restricted policies. Instead, they were influenced by mode of delivery, a well-known risk factor, and pre-pandemic intention to breastfeed. Our study demonstrates the positive impact of a partner’s presence on maternal mental health and perception of caregiver support. |
| Starting Page | 6347 |
| e-ISSN | 16604601 |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph18126347 |
| Journal | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
| Issue Number | 12 |
| Volume Number | 18 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-06-11 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Biomedical Social Sciences Breastfeeding Covid-19 Maternal Anxiety Hospital Policies |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
