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This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work, first published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, is properly cited. MH, Meyer Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on provision of sexual and reproductive health services in primary health facilities in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study. endstream endobj startxref MG)g%LI;5u.+C1TXcCBh EW|BuK7)jNH ,f*KkDAS|$D[]IM"WjWHv 5&,}h 4( 2Hj\]!YgvE348;:4::@RGGCsG`GDG b +e`CGG4& S@d8n^@x3:&[J/J~RfxPS8QF=rW3g. Know the facts. Nature Medicine. Background: Covid-19 is a rapidly evolving pandemic, affecting both developed and developing countries. Methods: A cross-sectional study was Ming, https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200628-covid-19-sitrep-160.pdf?sfvrsn=2fe1c658_2, http://www.nhc.gov.cn/fys/s3581/202002/4f80657b346e4d6ba76e2cfc3888c630.shtml, https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/covid-19-virus-infection-and-pregnancy/, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html, http://www.nwccw.gov.cn/2020-02/11/content_278883.htm, Add this article to your Mendeley library. 4274 0 obj <>stream Downe S, Finlayson K, Tunalp , Glmezoglu AM. As the disease evolves rapidly, new information is appearing that suggests pregnant women diagnosed as having coronavirus disease are likely to suffer high levels of morbidity (1). Web3. 2020. Mona Larki,1 Farangis Sharifi2 and Robab Latifnejad Roudsari1,2. The impact of COVID-19 can be greater in vulnerable populations. SY, HW, XB, JS, SC, BA, and CJPZ edited and reviewed the final version of manuscript. Notice on strengthening maternal disease treatment and safe midwifery during the prevention and control of new coronavirus pneumonia (in Chinese). 2022 Apr 13;12(4):e060185. The following information is from that data: 6 31,959 pregnant people were hospitalized. World Health Organization. Shielding refers to adults with co-morbidities stay at home at all times and should be supported to do so by members of family, friends and the local community. available at. General gestational education and mental health consultation can be done through an online education program via voice or video calls. eCollection 2023. Trust the science. /2 [272 12 3 542.76 356.485 561.955 367.511 1 0 0 1 -46.0948 765.911] Learn more about the risks of COVID-19 during pregnancy. Care of the pregnant woman with COVID-19 in labor and delivery: Anesthesia, emergency cesarean delivery, differential diagnosis in the acutely ill parturient, care of the newborn, and protection of the healthcare personnel. /4 [318 10 3 -390.96 357.146 -56.64 366.878 1 0 0 1 -268.848 371.434] WebAntenatal Care during COVID-19 Introduction It is anticipated that that COVID-19 (the disease caused by the novel coronavirus named SAR-CoV-2) will occur in most, if not all countries. Support models of care that provide maximum level of continuity of care are midwifery continuity of care, case management, as well as models of cares provided by midwife navigator, general practitioner (GP), private practice midwives, also cultural support models of care such as supports by healthcare workers or a community organization (7,8). , Davenport minimize the spread of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic; Authority to add an electronic method of service delivery (e.g., telephonic), allowing services to Funding/Support: This study was supported by grants DA047405, DA043604, and DA048033 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. SC, /3 [295 11 3 -562.5 356.485 -543.305 367.56 1 0 0 1 -1151.35 765.96] [. Having a plan in place for your Pregnant women were identified as being at elevated risk from COVID-19 early in the pandemic. San Lau L, Samari G, Moresky RT, Casey SE, Kachur SP, Roberts LF, et al. 6 In hybrid models results of test should be given over the phone or by secure messaging and abnormal results should be given face-to-face or via secure video. COVID-19 is threatening to prevent approximately 49 million women and girls from having access to contraceptives and up to 15 million unplanned pregnancies if lockdown lasts a year. document.write( 'span>' ); JY, Coy Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi 2020 Mar 25;55(3):160-165. , Basu Int J Womens Health. Disclaimer. All authors discussed and agreed on the implications of the study findings and approved the final version to be published. Therefore, it is important to ensure the quality and safety of online services and establish a stable, mutual trust between the pregnant women, the obstetric care providers and the technology vis-a-vis the online programs. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While health systems around the world are being challenged by increasing demand for care of COVID-19 patients, it is critical to maintain preventive and curative services, especially for the most vulnerable This topic will provide an overview of these issues, provide links to UpToDate content that is relevant to both pregnant and nonpregnant people, and discuss aspects of Perinatal distress during COVID-19: thematic analysis of an online parenting forum. >> Also, consultations using telehealth, SMS and phone should be taken into account. HW, WS, and XH contributed equally to this work. Does antenatal education affect labour and birth? Therefore, in addition to improving online antenatal care, the popularization of both the use of the internet and mobile electronic devices is crucial to allow more pregnant women to receive online education and care. Additionally, women with some chronic diseases such as diabetes and deep vein thrombosis should be identified as extremely vulnerable to the severe effects of COVID-19 and be shielded. 2023 Jan 21;23(1):53. doi: 10.1186/s12884-023-05383-1. However, with limited understanding of the effects of COVID-19 during pregnancy, clinicians and patients are forced to make uninformed decisions. However, in certain circumstances, antenatal care in hospitals is irreplaceable (eg, high-risk pregnant women with or at risk of vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, or other serious discomforts) [18]. Sheng J, Am J Obstet Gynecol. Conflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported. Additionally, governments need to legislate relevant laws to regulate and protect the privacy of pregnant women when using online antenatal care services. Dewi A, Safaria T, Supriyatiningsih S, Dewi DTK. Reduction in maternal COVID-19 of any severity (including severe and critical disease). Therefore, the number of visits and interval between them has not changed and only the method of delivery care has altered. /1 [243 13 3 49.5 -354.898 562.5 -338.953 1 0 0 1 124.5 -279.898] Considered an essential business in California, cannabis retailers remained open during the pandemic with record sales in 2020.5 We used data from Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), a large integrated health care delivery system with universal screening for prenatal cannabis use to test the hypothesis that rates of prenatal cannabis use increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S287534. Researchers will analyze medical records of up to 21,000 women and will track more than 1,500 pregnant women confirmed with COVID-19 infection. Sun W, doi:10.1001/jama.2021.16328, Cannabis use among pregnant women is common and has increased in recent years in the US, from an estimated 3.4% in 2002 to 7.0% in 2017.1 Pregnant women report using cannabis to relieve stress and anxiety,2 and prenatal cannabis use may have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic as pregnant women faced general and pregnancy-specific COVID-related stressors (eg, social isolation, financial and psychosocial distress, increased burden of childcare, changes in prenatal care, and concerns about heightened risks of COVID-19).3,4. Prenatal cannabis use was based on a positive toxicology screening result conducted as part of standard prenatal care (8 weeks gestation) and includes 1 screening per pregnancy. Administrative, technical, or material support: Young-Wolff, Adams, Does, Ansley, Avalos. The authors declare that they have no competing interests. Monthly Trends in Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic (N=100005), Table. 2019;25(2):98103. Copyright 2021 The Author(s). In these clinics, social distancing rule need to be observed in the consulting room using appropriate technology and the obstetricians and physicians need not be in the same room (10). 2020;88 sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal The aim of this study was to assess pregnant women's satisfaction with antenatal care and social support and to examine stress-reduction strategies women used during the pandemic. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the In the absence of a central directive in England, the nature of restrictions varied across Keywords: WebCannabis use among pregnant women is common and has increased in recent years in the US, from an estimated 3.4% in 2002 to 7.0% in 2017. FOIA 2020;26(5):647-8. 347 0 obj <> endobj The sample comprised all KPNC pregnant women screened for prenatal cannabis use via a universal urine toxicology test from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2020, during standard prenatal care (at 8 weeks gestation). Web1) Integration of Services: Provide FP services while women are already interacting with the health care system during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods. COVID-19 and pregnancy in resource-limited environments. WM contributed to the conception and design of this viewpoint, edited the manuscript, and reviewed the final version. endstream endobj startxref Methods In cases that ANC is not provided in pregnant women at the clinic, it can be undertaken on the phone, via whats app, skype, facetime (where available). It has been declared that the coronavirus can survive on surfaces for up to 17 days. Further research includes pilot studies to explore the acceptability of the model and recommendation implementation in practice. 2021;326(17):1745-1747. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.16328. -. Meeker M. Internet Trends 2019. The study aimed to determine the utilization of antenatal care services of Filipino women during the COVID-19 pandemic. All of these approaches would likely contribute to better labor preparedness, maternal experience, postpartum adjustment and outcomes, fewer infection risks, and more economic benefits to the health system and the women themselves. 2020;34(3):206209. hbbd```b``3@$Sd]fq`D2jK`2, fI0&f1$K~ R*X])Y In general, low risk pregnant women should have a minimum of six antenatal visits (8). Also, during the current COVID-19 pandemic, care planning needs to take into consideration the risk factors identified, the context and the womans preferences (7). The PubMed wordmark and PubMed logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Guidance for maternal medicine services in the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Information for healthcare professionals. WebThe COVID-19 resource centre is hosted on Elsevier Connect , the company s public news and information . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. 8600 Rockville Pike People who were unable to obtain or pay for sufficient medical resources were most vulnerable [16]. KC, Haight (Correspondence to: Mona Larki: PMCID: However, some pregnant women will doubt the reliability of such online information. Lancet Public Health. B, Compton FOIA HH, Basaldua J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2020 May 18:1-7. Here, we report how the COVID-19 pandemic brings not only opportunities for the development and popularization of online antenatal care programs but also challenges. Of 100005 pregnancies (95412 women), 26% were Asian or Pacific Islander; 7%, Black; 28%, Hispanic; 34%, non-Hispanic White; and 5%, other, unknown, or multiracial. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan. Akinwunmi B, %%EOF 2021 Nov;102:103069. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2021.103069. Network operators need to be improved to guarantee the widespread use of internet services during the COVID-19 outbreak. 2020;5:e47583. Dowswell T, Carroli G, Duley L, Gates S, Glmezoglu AM, KhanNeelofur D, et al. Error bars indicate 95% CIs of the standardized rates. BMC Health Serv Res 2017 Nov 07;17(1):704 [, Gao L, Larsson M, Luo S. Internet use by Chinese women seeking pregnancy-related information. Reduction in COVID-19 hospitalization, including for critical illness, among infants up to six months of age. Positive predictors of adequate antenatal care were prior pregnancies (OR 1.80, 95% CI 1.11-9.20 for 2-3 prior pregnancies; OR 3.02, 95% CI 1.45-6.29 for 4 or more prior pregnancies), live births (OR 1.67, 95% CI 1.04-2.69 for 2-3 prior live births; OR 2.46, 95% CI 1.17-5.16 for 4 or more prior live births), having living children (OR 1.74, 95% CI 1.09-2.79), spousal support (OR 1.75, 95% CI 1.01-3.03 for married women; OR 1.89, 95% CI 1.09-3.28 for women with common-law partners), history of obstetric complications (OR 2.82, 95% CI 1.33-5.97), and use of private vehicles (OR 2.65, 95% CI 1.05-6.68). Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved. Jan 2022 - Present1 year 2 months. Efforts and expectations of pregnant women against the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological study. In some cases, positive toxicology test results may detect prenatal cannabis use that occurred prior to pregnancy recognition. They are susceptible to respiratory infections due to reduced lung function, increased oxygen consumption, and alteration in immunological function due to pregnancy. So we run. et al. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text] 6 URL: Coronavirus infection and pregnancy: Information for pregnant women and their families. Further research includes pilot studies to explore the acceptability of the model and recommendation implementation in practice. The public health response should strengthen collaborative efforts with primary-level healthcare to increase service provision, especially to more vulnerable populations. It focuses, specifically, on which set of interventions by whom (cadre), where (system level), and how (platform) should be provided at each ANC contact (2). Womens Health (Lond). doi: 10.1007/s10995-020-02967-7. 10.2196/19916 The median monthly sample size in the months before COVID-19 was 4085 (range, 3655-5040), with a mean of 4189. Terms of Use| /Type /Page This model is recommended when hospitalization or other clinical care of pregnant women is not required according to current recommendations. 2010 Oct 6;(10):CD000934. Provision and uptake of routine antenatal services: a qualitative evidence synthesis. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2016 Mar 28;16:65 [. Results are consistent with the rise in cannabis sales seen in California during the same period.5 When the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic begins to fade and restrictions are lifted, it is unknown whether pandemic-related increases in rates of cannabis use during pregnancy will reverse or remain elevated. , No 7 published online April. Queensland Health. Cannabis tax revenues. Learn more about the risks of COVID-19 during pregnancy. Caring for the carers: ensuring the provision of quality maternity care during a global pandemic. Some rights reserved. Follow Methodist on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest COVID-19 updates. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. COVID-19 Provide advice about: o Standard Landrian A, Mboya J, Golub G, Moucheraud C, Kepha S, Sudhinaraset M. BMJ Open. 2020;(January). EMHJ Guidelines on Ethical Conduct and Publication of Health Research, The WHO South-East Asia Journal of Public Health (WHO SEAJPH), Models of maternity care for pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic, Submit comments or queries about the EMHJ. Conclusions: However, the popularity of online antenatal care programs remains low. Galanis P, Vraka I, Fragkou D, Bilali A, Kaitelidou D. Impact of personal protective equipment use on health care workers' physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Even more so, pregnant women often require a number of essential services from prenatal to postnatal care. A structured review of the literature. Online ahead of print. Careers. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help WrG3w4L4&' S8CZ./. Originally published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (http://www.jmir.org), 22.07.2020. /ArtBox [0 0 612 792] The institutional review board of KPNC approved this study and waived the need for informed consent. Generally, it seems that the hybrid model can be an efficient and preferred model to manage prenatal care in pregnant women. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2020.03.011. ND, Han Obstetric guidelines have rapidly evolved to incorporate new data and research on the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), with data on perinatal mental health building over the last year. Also, it is important that they take precautions to protect themselves against COVID-19 and report symptoms of infection to healthcare workers. mandated to only see emergency patients during the COVID-19 outbreak. 0 Webcare during the COVID-19 pandemic Indonesia Original Research Evidence suggets that proper PPE protection is suboptimal and there is an increase load of work during the Many families lost employment and suffered a heavy economic burden. hb```B:B $C"C 3=M n28z,`zlvP=DhkjVAx l=O3W A cross-national study of factors associated with womens perinatal mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Committee on Obstetric Practice. Background: How the COVID-19 pandemic brings not only opportunities for the development and popularization of online antenatal care programs but also challenges is reported. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. Critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content: All authors. Healthcare systems of Africa have been known to suffer various challenges which threaten the quality of health services that are offered to the population [ 2 ]. Considering the dilemma mentioned above and the fear of some other unknowns from hospital visits, online antenatal care might be a preferable choice for pregnant women during this pandemic [7]. If necessary, services should develop a process for integrating remote contact documentation in womens hand-held records (3). Women aged 18 to 45 years who delivered in 2021 were recruited. United States. R, Internet Res. Women who have symptoms of COVID-19 and are suffering from pregnancy complications need to be seen separately in an isolated room or at the beginning or end of clinic when no other patients remain (8). The participants answered a structured questionnaire to assess their access, perceptions, and utilization of antenatal care. Therefore, it is necessary to provide appropriate antenatal care models for pregnant women depending on their circumstances and available facilities, in order to prevent its complications in the current pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful and uncertain time for everyone, and especially for those about to give birth. Serious health effects are associated with marijuana use but the opportunity for tax income has helped propel state legislatures to legalize marijuana and has allowed increased risks for pregnancy and in utero children who cannot yet make their own decision re: drug use. Results: This site needs JavaScript to work properly. 1 Pregnant women report using Open Access. Methods 2022 May 18. K;JXjP) Almost half reported deferrals of visits mainly due to lockdown restrictions, transportation problems, and financial issues. Overview . Certain restrictions were placed upon birth partners accompanying their pregnant partner to in-person maternity consultations and for in-patient maternity care. Because there is a shortage of evidence about rationalizing visit numbers, but evidence from lower and middle income countries suggests that attendance at five visits or less is associated with an increased risk of perinatal mortality (RR 1.15; 95% CI 1.01 to 1.32, three trials) (12). London Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; 2020. WebThe coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may substantially affect health systems, but little primary evidence is available on disruption of health and nutrition services. Landrian A, Mboya J, Golub G, Moucheraud C, Kepha S, Sudhinaraset M. Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on antenatal care utilisation in Kenya: a cross-sectional study. Characteristics of marijuana use during pregnancyeight states, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, 2017. Antenatal care among Palestine refugees in Jordan: factors associated with UNRWA attendance. Background: PMID: document.write( '' ); Bondcap. Webrestricted antenatal visits.10 During the COVID-19 pandemic, some Australian hospitals have decided to reduce in-person antenatal visits to only three for low-risk women Close contact means more than 15 minutes face-to-face contact and more than 2 hours in a closed space (including households) (7,8). A common theme of pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic is going to most appointments and ultrasounds alone. The home visit is planned based on the risk management for women and staff. Drafting of the manuscript: Young-Wolff, Ray. The questionnaire used to assess health-seeking behavior was validated before the survey proper. WebAntenatal Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic Source: CDC, WHO, FOGSI Do not skip your antenatal care appointments. Online antenatal care would be a preferable alternative for these women since it can provide pregnancy-related information and remote clinic consultations. It can reduce unnecessary hospital visits and limit potential risks of infection among this vulnerable group during the COVID-19 pandemic. Accessed July 29, 2021. However, maternal vaccination uptake remains low compared to the general population. /NumberofPages 1 2020;26(9):994-998. https://doi.org/10.26719/emhj.20.097, Copyright World Health Organization (WHO) 2020. 2022 Apr 6;12(4):e059701. WebLittle is known yet about the risk of newborns contracting COVID-19 from mothers who test positive for the virus. The factors affecting the adequacy of antenatal care were determined for each variable through simple logistic regression. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060185. Why inequality could spread COVID-19. Wang, Xiaoyu Our aim in the present manuscript is to provide a systematic review of mental health outcomes in pregnant and postpartum women during Due to this, more extensive, optimized maternal care services should be applied to reduce overall maternal morbidity and mortality if online antenatal care are to be further developed, popularized, and adopted as an alternative path to health care services for pregnant women. [, Ferguson S, Davis D, Browne J. Bookshelf Models of care in low risk cases is limited to midwifery care only, however, in high risk cases is could be provided by GPs, obstetricians or obstetricians and midwifery Group Practice, if available(7,8). Al-Mandhari A, Kodama C, Abubakar A, Brennan R. Solidarity in response to COVID-19 outbreak in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. East Mediterr Health J. "Tell us what's going on": Exploring the information needs of pregnant and post-partum women in Australia during the pandemic with 'Tweets', 'Threads', and women's views. [Investigation on demands for antenatal care services among 2 002 pregnant women during the epidemic of COVID-19 in Shanghai]. (https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/-/media/Files/Corporate/general-documents/Infectious-diseases/PDF/Coronavirus/Management-of-COVID-19-Infection-in-Pregnant-Women.ashx). Government of Western Australia Department of Health. Published on Current WHO guidance advises at least of eight antenatal care for low risk pregnant women. Published Online: September 27, 2021. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.16328. Davis D, Sheehy A, Nightingale H, de Vitry-Smith S, Taylor J, Cummins A. Midwifery. All Rights Reserved. WebCOVID-19 Pandemic . URL: Ahmed F, Ahmed N, Pissarides C, Stiglitz J. It is also recommended when pregnant women have had close contact with a confirmed or suspected case within the past 14 days. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Am J Obstet Gynecol 2020 Jun;222(6):521-531 [, Murphy HR. Some women with co-morbidities (e.g. 2021 Aug 4;18(1):166. doi: 10.1186/s12978-021-01217-5. This study is limited to pregnant women universally screened in the KPNC system for prenatal cannabis use via urine toxicology testing early in pregnancy (8 weeks gestation) as part of standard prenatal care, and data do not reflect continued use throughout pregnancy. Antenatal care; COVID-19; maternity care; social support; stress-reduction. The median monthly sample size in the months during COVID-19 was 4124 (range, 3932-4356), with a mean of 4130. Acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data: Young-Wolff, Ray, Alexeeff, Adams, Ansley, Avalos. Rates of Prenatal Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Women Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic. BMJ 2020 May 04;369:m1672. - "Alcohol use and associated factors among pregnant women during the mid-pandemic of COVID-19 at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Yes, pregnant women can be vaccinated against COVID-19.. COVID-19 vaccines offer strong protection against severe illness, hospitalization and death from 388 0 obj <>stream -. 2020 Dec 8;12:1181-1188. doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S287534. JMIR Publications, JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies, Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are However, maternity care providers need to be aware of the increased risk of antenatal anxiety and depression and domestic violence due to the economic and social impacts of the COVID19 pandemic.