The pandemic experiences of Ontario perinatal providers: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has produced widespread disruptions for healthcare systems across Canada. Perinatal care in Ontario, Canada was subject to province-wide public health restrictions, reallocation of hospital beds and human health resources. To better understand the impacts of the pandemic on Ontario perinatal care, this study explored the perspectives of perinatal care providers about their clinical COVID-19 pandemic experiences.

Methods

Semi-structured key informant virtual interviews were conducted between August 2021 and January 2022 with 15 Ontario-based perinatal care providers. Recorded interviews were transcribed, and thematic content analysis used to identify major themes and subthemes.

Results

Participants were mainly women, practicing in Easte

SUBMITTER: Shaw-Churchill S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10552313 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature