The impact of the physical (and social) isolation on mental health is anticipated to be high, and may disproportionately affect high risk populations.Дepression and anxiety affect one in seven women during the perinatal period, and are associated with increased risk of preterm delivery, reduced mother-infant bonding, and delays in cognitive/emotional development of the infant, which may persist into childhood ( 1вЂ“ 4). This has resulted in the closure of schools, daycares, workplaces, and non-essential services. In an effort to mitigate the devastating effects of this virus, varying levels of вЂњstay at homeвЂќ orders have been implemented in most countries around the world. Since COVID-19 was first recognized in late 2019, the virus has rapidly spread throughout the world. However, these data also suggest that physical activity, which has previously been shown to reduce depression and depressive symptoms in pregnancy, may be associated with better mental health during the pandemic. This highlights the strong need for heightened assessment and treatment of maternal mental health. However, women engaging in at least 150 min of moderate intensity physical activity (meeting current guidelines) during the pandemic had significantly lower scores for both anxiety and depression than those who did not ( p < 0.01, large and small effect, respectively).Дiscussion: This rapid response survey identifies a substantial increase in the likelihood of maternal depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. 72% of women currently (mean STAI = 48.1 В± 13.6 p < 0.01, large effect). 11.2 В± 6.3, respectively p 40) was identified in 29% of women before the pandemic (mean STAI = 34.5 В± 11.4) vs. An EPDS score >13 (indicative of depression) was self-identified in 15% of respondents pre-pandemic and in 40.7% currently (mean В± SD 7.5 В± 4.9 vs. Sixty-four percent of women reported reduced physical activity with the onset of isolation measures, while 15% increased, and 21% had no change to their physical activity. Results: Of 900 eligible women, 520 (58%) were pregnant and 380 (42%) were in the first year after delivery. Current and pre-pandemic values were assessed for each. This included questionnaires on self-reported levels of depression/depressive symptoms (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Survey EPDS), anxiety (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory STAI-State), and physical activity. Methods: Between April 14 and May 8, 2020, we recruited women who were pregnant or within the first year after delivery to participate in an online survey. With this survey we aimed to rapidly assess the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent physical distancing/isolation measures on the mental health and physical activity of pregnant and postpartum women. Introduction: Depression and anxiety affect one in seven women during the perinatal period, and are associated with increased risk of preterm delivery, reduced mother-infant bonding, and delays in cognitive/emotional development of the infant. 2Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Women and Children's Health Research Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.1Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, Women and Children's Health Research Institute, Alberta Diabetes Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.Davenport 1 *, Sarah Meyer 1, Victoria L.

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