Psychological Health of Postpartum Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns over exposure to the virus are getting higher. Quarantine regulations and social distancing policies can worsen depression and reduce access to healthcare and social support. Therefore, it is important to prevent or reduce the occurrence of psychological disorders in postpartum women, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objectives: This scoping review aims to review the psychological condition of postpartum women during the covid-19 pandemic. Method: This scoping review used the Arksey & O'Malley. Results: The study obtained 4 articles and they all had grade a based on the CAPS method using a quantitative cross- sectional design. The themes were categorized into two, namely, postpartum women’s psychological problems and the prevalence of postpartum depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.