Maternal mortality and COVID-19: A nationwide ecological analysis from Ecuador.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the COVID-19 pandemic, distinct population subsets, including pregnant women, have been differentially affected. While over 90% of COVID-19-infected pregnant women experience a benign course, a subset demonstrates marked clinical exacerbation. Symptomatic pregnant individuals, in particular, present a heightened risk of severe disease in comparison to their non-pregnant counterparts.

Objective

The objective of this study is to systematically evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 in pregnant women, assess related maternal mortalities, ascertain the case fatality rate, and delineate associated risk factors.

Design

This is a comprehensive population-based ecological study.

Methodology

A population-based study was conducted to i

SUBMITTER: Ortiz-Prado E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10981214 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature