A Retrospective Mixed Methods Analysis of COVID-19's Impact on Maternal Psychosocial Health in Ghana: Lessons for Future Public Health Crises

2026-02-06 public and global health Title + abstract only

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BackgroundObserved impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in countries in the global north include increasing rates of maternal anxiety and depression. However, little research has been done in sub-Saharan Africa assessing the impact of the pandemic on maternal psychosocial stress. This study aimed to examine COVID-related psychosocial impacts among Ghanaian women who were pregnant during the pandemic. MethodsAn online survey was administered to Ghanaian mothers with children 0-15 months old from Jun...