@article{article_1328488, title={The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Postpartum Anxiety and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation}, journal={Genel Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi}, volume={7}, pages={212–227}, year={2025}, author={Dağ Tüzmen, Hafize and Altuntuğ, Kamile}, keywords={COVID-19, Postpartum Dönem, Anksiyete, Duygu Düzenleme.}, abstract={This study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on postpartum anxiety and emotion dysregulation among mothers. In this descriptive and correlational study, 222 women in the first 6-8th week after delivery participated. Data collection involved the use of a Personal information form (which were developed by the researchers) , Beck Anxiety Scale, and the Difficulty in Emotion Regulation Scale Short Form. The study found that women who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic had an average Beck Anxiety Scale score of 31.2 ± 10.36 and an average Difficulty in Emotion Regulation Scale score of 29.45 ± 12.98. Significant relationships were identified between the participants age and educational levels and their anxiety levels. Furthermore, it was observed that a significant association existed between maternal sleep problems, the fear of contracting COVID-19, and both anxiety levels and difficulties in emotion regulation among women. When examining the relationship between difficulty in emotion regulation scale and beck anxiety scale, a positive, moderate, and significant relationship was evident between the difficulties in emotion regulation and anxiety levels of the participating women (r = 0.619; p = 0.001). The study revealed that women who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced severe anxiety, and this period had a significant impact on their anxiety levels and difficulties in emotion regulation. So, it is recommended that health professionals incorporate strategies for coping with anxiety and improving emotional regulation in their training and counseling services.}, number={2}, publisher={Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi}