Abstract
Purpose
This study aimed to assess anxiety, depression, and knowledge level in postpartum women during the COVID‐19 pandemic.
Design and Methods
This cross‐sectional study was conducted on 212 postpartum women using a web‐based online survey in Ankara, Turkey.
Findings
The prevalence of depression was 34.0%. The mean anxiety and COVID‐19 knowledge scores were 42.69 ± 9.93 and 9.69 ± 1.94, respectively. There was a statistically significant difference between the anxiety scores and depression status (p < 0.001) of women. There were statistically significant differences between fear about being infected with COVID‐19 for themselves (p = 0.01) and for babies (p = 0.01) and the postpartum depression (PPD).
Practice Implications
During the COVID‐19 pandemic, early detection and appropriate and timely intervention to prevent and detect anxiety and PPD are crucial to the well‐being of a woman.