Experiences of Canadian perinatal care during the COVID-19 pandemic: Analysis of open-ended survey responses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant socioeconomic and healthcare disruptions in Canada. COVID-19 healthcare policies and local infection rates varied considerably across Canada's geographically diverse, multijurisdictional healthcare system. Emergence of highly transmissible COVID-19 variants and widespread COVID-19 vaccination mandates in Fall 2021 further impacted life in Canada. The experiences of pregnant people, in particular, were challenged by COVID-19 outbreaks, Canadian hospital policies, and local public health restrictions.

Objective

This study explored experiences of Canadian perinatal care in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design

Online, cross-sectional survey with qualitative analysis.

Methods

Individuals pregnant after Janu

SUBMITTER: Shaw-Churchill S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12035171 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature