COVID-19 Pandemic Experiences and Symptoms of Pandemic-Associated Traumatic Stress Among Mothers in the US

This study found that higher pandemic-associated hardships, coping mechanisms, and behavior changes were associated with greater significant symptoms of pandemic-associated traumatic stress in mothers from socioeconomically, ethnically, and racially diverse backgrounds. These findings suggest that the complex associations between sociodemographic factors, stressful life events, and mental health sequelae should be considered in future studies examining the long-term outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic and other traumatic life events.