Maternal quality of life during social distancing from the covid-19 pandemic
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Objective: to assess maternal quality of life during the covid-19 pandemic. Method: Exploratory, quantitative, cross-sectional study with a sample defined with the virtual Snowball method. The collection took place between June and September 2021, online. A semi-structured form on socioeconomic issues and the World Health Organization's abbreviated quality of life assessment instrument were used. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Pearson's Chi-Square, Fisher's Exact, and Multiple Logistic Regression tests. For all analyses, p-value <0.05 was considered. Results: 305 responses from women with a mean of 1.6 children. Gender inequality was present. There was statistical significance between race/brown color (58.3%; p=0.045) and income of up to one minimum wage (67.9%; p<0.001) and low quality of life. Higher probability of lower quality of life in mothers who did not share responsibilities for child care (OR 3.18) and for those who did not take care of mental health (OR 2.45). Conclusion: The emotional well-being and quality of life of mothers of children in social distance during the pandemic was low. The support network is a protective factor for the mental health and quality of life of this population. Gender discussions and assignments with children are necessary.
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