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Abstract
Background
The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may lead to couples not being physically and mentally
ready to assume a parenting role.
Objective
Given the changes in reproductive behaviors and the lack of accurate information about
childbearing factors during the Coronavirus pandemic, this study was conducted to
investigate the role of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iranian couples' childbearing intentions
based on the theory of planned behavior model.
Materials and Methods
This cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 married Iranian women from July to
October 2020 using official online popular social networks. Data were collected using
a demographic checklist and the researcher-made questionnaire, which was designed
based on the main constructs of the planned behavior model.
Results
Testing the indirect relationships of the mediation model effect showed a positive
relationship between knowledge (β = 0.226, p
< 0.001) and subjective norms (β = 0.155, p = 0.001) about COVID-19. Anxiety about
COVID-19 mediated the relationship of knowledge (β = 0.105, p = 0.009), attitude (β
= -0.125, p = 0.002), subjective norms (β = 0.238, p
< 0.001), and perceived behavioral control (β = 0.513, p
< 0.001) about COVID-19 with childbearing intentions.
Conclusion
The results showed that COVID-19-induced anxiety can affect the relationship between
the components of the theory of planned behavior model and childbearing intentions.
Therefore, it is suggested that by designing appropriate interventions through anxiety-reducing
and relaxation techniques, a fundamental step can be taken in increasing childbearing
desires.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by SARS-COV2 and represents the causative agent of a potentially fatal disease that is of great global public health concern. Based on the large number of infected people that were exposed to the wet animal market in Wuhan City, China, it is suggested that this is likely the zoonotic origin of COVID-19. Person-to-person transmission of COVID-19 infection led to the isolation of patients that were subsequently administered a variety of treatments. Extensive measures to reduce person-to-person transmission of COVID-19 have been implemented to control the current outbreak. Special attention and efforts to protect or reduce transmission should be applied in susceptible populations including children, health care providers, and elderly people. In this review, we highlights the symptoms, epidemiology, transmission, pathogenesis, phylogenetic analysis and future directions to control the spread of this fatal disease.
Highlights • There is moderate awareness related to transmission and symptoms of COVID-19 among educated population in India. • There is adequate awareness among public regarding preventive measures for COVID-19 infection. • There is a positive attitude of public towards social-distancing, avoiding party and travel and maintaining hygiene. • People report anxiety, worries, paranoia about acquiring infection and sleep disturbances during this pandemic. • More the 80 % people perceive mental healthcare need to deal with their issues during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Title:
International Journal of Reproductive Biomedicine
Publisher:
Knowledge E
ISSN
(Print):
2476-4108
ISSN
(Electronic):
2476-3772
Publication date Collection:
January
2023
Publication date
(Electronic):
08
February
2023
Volume: 21
Issue: 1
Pages: 43-52
Affiliations
1Mother and Child Welfare Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences,
Bandar Abbas, Iran.
2Midwifery and Reproductive Health Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery,
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Addiction Institute, Amol
Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari,
Iran.
4Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University
of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Author notes
Nourossadat Kariman;
Midwifery and Reproductive
Health Research Center,
School of Nursing and
Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti
University of Medical Sciences,
Opposite Rajaee Heart
Hospital, Vali-Asr Ave., Vali-
Asr and Neiaiesh Highway
Intersection, Tehran, Iran.
P.O. Box: 1996835119
Tel: (+98) 9123069412
Email: n_kariman@yahoo.com,
n_kariman@sbmu.ac.ir
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