Journal article
Nutrition-Related Experiences of Women With Perinatal Depression During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
Journal of patient experience, v 10
07 Sep 2023
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Abstract
Women with perinatal depression are at a high risk for unhealthy dietary behaviors but whether the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exacerbated this risk is unknown. Here we report the findings of a qualitative study exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nutrition-related experiences of women with perinatal depression. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with 18 women with a history of perinatal depression and 10 healthcare providers. A semistructured format elicited how food and nutrition-related behaviors of women with perinatal depression were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thematic analysis identified 4 themes related to the COVID-19 pandemic: (1) Adaptations in shopping and cooking behaviors; (2) increases in stress and declines in respite; (3) declines in support and increases in isolation; and (4) low levels of breastfeeding guidance. Our findings confirm the importance of resilience among women with perinatal depression and future research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms connecting resilience and dietary behaviors.
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- Title
- Nutrition-Related Experiences of Women With Perinatal Depression During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
- Creators
- Dahlia Stott - Drexel UniversityCynthia Klobodu - California State University, ChicoLisa A Chiarello - Drexel UniversityBobbie Posmontier - Thomas Jefferson UniversityMona Egohail - Benten Technologies (United States)Pamela A Geller - Drexel UniversityJune Andrews Horowitz - Department of Nutrition Sciences, , Philadelphia, PA, USA Department of Nutrition and Food Science, College of Natural Sciences, , Chico, CA, USA Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, , Philadelphia, PA, USA PhD in Nursing Program, , Philadelphia, PA, USA , Manassas, VA, USA Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA , Dartmouth, MA, USABrandy-Joe Milliron - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Journal of patient experience, v 10
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Grant note
- ;
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology); [Retired Faculty]; Nutrition Sciences; Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001064052800001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85170550098
- Other Identifier
- 991021145507104721
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