Table 2 Comparison of stressors and health behaviors in pregnant vs. postpartum women during the COVID-19 pandemic (N = 162)
From: Stressors, coping, and resources needed during the COVID-19 pandemic in a sample of perinatal women
| Â | Odds Ratio (95% CI) P-value | Statistically significant covariates |
|---|---|---|
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you experienced any of the following? (select all that apply) | ||
 Missed any prenatal care appointments due to COVID-19 | 7.74 (1.75–34.30) P = .007 |  |
 Used telemedicine for any prenatal care appointments due to COVID-19 | 3.91 (1.48–10.37) P = .006 |  |
 Sought additional information about how COVID-19 is impacting the hospital you plan to deliver | 1.69 (0.76–3.77) P = .202 |  |
 Talked to your provider about labor and delivery and COVID-19 | 1.76 (0.80–3.89) P = .161 |  |
How has the COVID-19 outbreak affected you in the past 2 weeks? (select all that apply) | ||
 Worked remotely or from home more than you usually do | 1.82 (0.78–4.25) P = .166 |  |
 Worked reduced hours | 1.35 (0.41–4.39) P = .619 |  |
 Was not able to work | 2.34 (0.48–11.28) P = .291 | Lower income 0.25 (0.08–0.82) P = .022 |
 Had difficulty arranging for childcare | 0.63 (0.25–1.58) P = .321 |  |
 Income or pay has been reduced | 1.83 (0.58–5.81) P = .304 |  |
 Have no income | 4.07 (0.50–33.30) P = .191 |  |
 Was laid off or furloughed by employer | 1.51 (0.31–7.45) P = .612 |  |
 Had serious financial problems | 2.85 (0.33–24.40) P = .339 | Lower income 0.20 (0.05–0.87) P = .032 Women of colora 0.27 (0.08–0.93) P = .038 |
 Another household member has lost their job | 5.12 (0.64–40.85) P = .123 |  |
To cope with social distancing, isolation, or stress related to COVID-19, are you doing any of the following? (select all that apply) | ||
 Taking breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media | 0.15 (0.06–0.35) P < .001 |  |
 Taking care of your body, such as taking deep breaths, stretching, or meditating | 0.92 (0.37–2.28) P = .860 | Higher income 4.10 (1.46–11.45) P = .007 |
 Engaging in healthy behaviors like trying to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercising regularly, getting plenty of sleep, or avoiding alcohol and drugs | 0.32 (0.14–0.72) P = .006 |  |
 Making time to relax | 0.39 (0.17–0.90) P = .027 |  |
 Connecting with others, including talking with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling | 0.30 (0.13–0.68) P = .004 | Higher income 2.37 (1.01–5.55) P = .047 |
 Contacting a healthcare provider | 0.41 (0.14–1.20) P = .103 |  |
Eating high fat or sugary foods | 0.22 (0.09–0.54) P = .001 |  |
 Eating more food than usual | 0.23 (0.08–0.65) P = .006 | Higher income 4.74 (1.14–19.73) P = .033 |
 Eating less food than usual | 1.44 (0.29–7.27) P = .659 |  |