Related Concept Videos
Panic Disorder
Anxiety: Overview
Individuals with anxiety often experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms, including sweating, trembling, tachycardia, and disturbances in sleep patterns. These symptoms vary in intensity and frequency but are generally disruptive and distressing.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
Anxiolytic Drugs: Overview
Primary Types of Anxiolytic Drugs
1. Benzodiazepines:
Benzodiazepines bind to the GABA-A receptor in the brain, enhancing GABA's interaction. This action reduces neurotransmission, effectively blocking anxiety-associated limbic...
You might also read
Related Articles
Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.
Investigating the Ethical Challenges and Quality of Care for Patients on Psychiatric Units With Aggressive Behaviors in Iraq.
Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Nursing Programs: A Narrative Literature Review.
Predictors of Critical Care Nurses' Intention to Leave Unit and Profession in Public Jordan Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 28, 2025

Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants
Published on: June 13, 2021
Panic disorder during pregnancy: A scoping review.
Eman Al-Awabdeh1,2, Lubna Abu Shaikha3, Abdelrahman Salameh2
1University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
This scoping review highlights the limited research on panic disorder (PD) during pregnancy, revealing inconsistent findings on its prevalence, impact, and treatment. More studies are needed to understand this maternal mental health issue.
More Related Videos
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Psychiatry
- Perinatal Mental Health
Background:
- Panic disorder (PD) is a significant anxiety condition affecting maternal and fetal well-being.
- Understanding PD during pregnancy is crucial for effective perinatal mental health care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive scoping review of existing literature on panic disorder in pregnancy.
- To identify key themes and research gaps concerning PD during the perinatal period.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was performed across multiple databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Sage, etc.).
- Twenty-five eligible articles were selected and analyzed using a content analysis approach.
- The review followed the established Arksey and O'Malley framework for scoping reviews.
Main Results:
- Identified five key categories: course, prevalence, associated factors, impact, and treatment of PD during pregnancy.
- Found significant gaps and inconsistent findings across the reviewed literature.
- Highlighted a lack of robust research on the prevalence, impact, and management of PD in pregnant individuals.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need for further research to address the existing gaps in understanding panic disorder during pregnancy.
- Inconsistent findings necessitate more rigorous studies to clarify the prevalence, associated factors, impact, and effective treatments for PD in this population.
- This review underscores the importance of continued investigation into perinatal mental health, specifically panic disorder.

