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Marzieh Zamaniyan, Malihe Ghasemi Tirtashi, Robabeh Taheripanah, Seyed Hamzeh Hosseini, Fatemeh Jaefari, Seyed Mohsen Soleimani Rad, Jamshid Yazdani-Charati, Mahmood Moosazadeh, Elahe Mahmoodi, Majid Saeedi, Zoleikha Atarod, Hamed Rouhanizadeh, Mohammad-Reza Sohrabi, Ensieh Fooladi,
Volume 33, Issue 227 (12-2023)
Abstract

Background and purpose: The coronavirus epidemic has had a significant impact on people's lives and has created many problems in the economic, scientific, environmental, and personal dimensions of people's lives. Fertility in women was one of the threats addressed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of life, marital satisfaction, and anxiety, depression, and stress in women of reproductive age referring to medical centers covered by Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Materials and methods: The current study was descriptive and analytical in a cross-sectional manner. The statistical population included all women referred to medical centers covered by Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences from March 1399 to March 1400, who were questioned in two periods. Data were collected using a questionnaire that included demographic information, pregnancy, and COVID-19 disease. Also, the information related to the quality of life of the participants in the study was evaluated using the SF-12 questionnaire, anxiety, depression, and stress of the participants with the Lovebond scale (DASS), and marital satisfaction with the Enrich questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 24 software.
Results: 1759 women of reproductive age participated in this study. All participants (100%) were married, with an average duration of marriage of 8.5±1.5 years. 14.1% of women were infected with COVID-19 during the study. 7.2% of women had at least one underlying disease, hypothyroidism (4.3%), diabetes (1.3%) and hypertension (0.1%) being the most common cases. There were diseases. The results indicated a decrease in people's physical health and emotional problems due to the changes in their quality of life due to the outbreak of Covid-19. About 99% of women showed mild and moderate symptoms of mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, and stress, during the study. The participants' stress levels decreased over time (9.6±8.83 vs 8.3±69.7), and their marital satisfaction increased (2.91±0.3 vs 2.95±0.31, P=0.0). Also, the findings of the research showed that people's quality of life had a negative and significant relationship with the amount of mental disorders.
Conclusion: The results of the study revealed an increase in marital satisfaction during the Covid-19 period. The study participants' quality of life had a significant difference in the two time periods. Consequently, special attention to Women of reproductive age, increasing their general and sexual awareness, and providing positive psychological programs in crisis conditions are recommended in formulating health policies and programs

Marzieh Zamaniyan, Maboubeh Omid, Malihe Ghasemi Tirtashi, Ghasem Oveis, Fatemeh Jaefari, Seyed Mohsen Soleimani Rad, Jamshid Yazdani Charati, Mahmood Moosazadeh,
Volume 35, Issue 245 (5-2025)
Abstract

Background and purpose: Reproductive health is considered one of the most essential components for achieving sustainable development in various societies. The sudden emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted reproductive and sexual health worldwide. Due to prolonged lockdowns, individuals faced financial hardships, leading to increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. These factors significantly influenced individuals' sexual behaviors. In this study, we examined and compared fertility indicators, as well as child and maternal mortality rates, before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Materials and methods: This study was a descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional investigation. The statistical population included all women who visited healthcare centers from March 2011 to February 2022. Data related to the pre-COVID-19 period were obtained from the Deputy for Treatment, while fertility indicators were extracted from the Deputy for Health. Statistical analysis was performed using STATA version 14.
Results: The maternal mortality rate due to pregnancy and childbirth complications more than doubled compared to previous years. The risk of stillbirth was 1.39 times higher than in the pre-pandemic period. However, no significant differences were observed in neonatal and child mortality rates across different age groups between the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods.
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, which demonstrate the direct impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal and fetal mortality rates, as well as fertility rates, it is essential for policymakers to adopt new strategies to address such epidemics and crises. Clear and consistent guidelines for the provision of high-quality sexual and reproductive health services are urgently requir


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