COVID-19 and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Descriptive Study From a Tertiary Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

ABSTRACT: Background: Over 768 million cases of COVID-19 infection have been reported worldwide, with pregnant women being the most vulnerable members of society during such an infectious disease outbreak. In the United Arab Emirates, there are limited studies explaining the effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women and their fetuses. In this study, the maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnant women with COVID-19 in a tertiary maternal hospital, United Arab Emirates, were examined. Materials and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted in a tertiary hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The study included all pregnant women who tested positive for COVID-19 infection from April 2020 to September 2021. Results: The study revealed that a higher number of COVID

SUBMITTER: M Sami M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11631290 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature