Insights into women's experiences of giving birth during the coronavirus disease-19 pandemic in Jordan, a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since 2019, the coronavirus disease-19 pandemic and its consequences from restrictions to risks have impacted our lives in all aspects. Pregnant women are especially vulnerable to the changes that were implemented as a result of the shift in healthcare priorities and the medical and social implications of the lockdown.

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the experience of giving birth during the pandemic, how this is affected by acquiring coronavirus disease-19 infection, and its effect on postnatal mood.

Design

A cross-sectional study was conducted which involved 490 women who gave birth during the pandemic across the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Methods

An electronic questionnaire was distributed among women experiencing childbirth during this pe

SUBMITTER: Muhaidat N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10515599 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature