Table 2.
Comparison of stressors and health behaviors in pregnant vs. postpartum women during the COVID-19 pandemic (N = 162)
| 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 | |
Note. CI confidence interval
aIncludes all women who identified as Hispanic, Black, Asian, or multiple races