Title:The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women’s Health: A Review
Volume: 21
Issue: 2
Author(s): Deepika Singh*
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shalom Institute of Health and Allied Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University
of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, India
Keywords:
Women’s health, COVID-19, pregnancy, postpartum, depression, economic.
Abstract: During any crisis, whether it is health, economic, or environmental, people are more
likely to experience stress, anxiety, and other psychological issues that jeopardize their general
well-being. The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is considered a global pandemic that affects millions
of persons. Many people of different ages have significantly suffered from mental illness as a result
of COVID-19, especially women affected vulnerable. As per the report, the death rates of
men have doubled in comparison with women; this epidemic shows a bigger influence on the
health of women than men. Even quarantine impacts make the females afraid, bewildered, and
feel alone, which is terrible for them, as it also disturbs their health, such as pregnancy, sexual
life, postpartum depression, etc. This review article reveals the COVID-19 impact on the health of
women and finds a way to prevent and manage the health implications in women at various periods
throughout their lives.
