Pregnancy Symptoms and COVID-19 Fear Experienced by Pregnant Women

Purpose: This research was executed in order to designate the level of symptoms pregnant women experience, and the link between COVID-19 fear and pregnancy symptoms. Material and method:A questionnaire was carried out on women 12-40 weeks pregnant who consulted Bingöl Maternity and Children Hospital between 11 February-1 July 2022.Data were obtained by "Sociodemographic Form", "Pregnancy Symptom Inventory (PSI)" and "COVID-19 Fear Scale''.The research was completed with 390 pregnant women.Findings: It was determined that frequently encountered 5 symptoms pregnant women experience are firstly thamuria, secondly fatigue or weakness, thirdly sleep deprivation, fourthly increase in vaginal secretion, and fifthly backache.It was also observed that there was a positive relationship between PSI and its impact on daily life, and a positive relationship between fear of COVID-19 and pregnancy symptoms.Moreover, a positive relationship between COVID-19 and its impact on daily life was observed.Weight, gestational week, and regular controls were found to be statistically significant for PSI.It was determined that COVID-19 fear and the number of births are worthwhile.Outcome: Pregnancy symptoms of expectant mothers are effective in limiting life.The fear of the COVID-19 pandemic influences the level of pregnancy symptoms.