Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on births and induced abortions in Southern Sweden: a register-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pandemics are linked with declining birth rates, but little is known about how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced childbearing decisions. We aimed to investigate the associations between the COVID-19 pandemic and reproductive decisions, specifically to identify potential changes in the frequency of deliveries and induced abortions in Skåne, Sweden.

Methods

Using the Skåne Healthcare Register, we identified women aged 15-45 years who had at least one pregnancy-related care visit registered between 1 January 2013 and 11 November 11 2021. Deliveries and induced abortions were identified, and changes in weekly delivery and abortion counts were assessed using an interrupted time series design. Relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated fro

SUBMITTER: Thacher JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11874269 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature