Facing the COVID-19 pandemic inside maternities in Brazil: A mixed-method study within the REBRACO initiative.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

COVID-19 pandemic posed major challenges in obstetric health care services. Preparedness, development, and implementation of new protocols were part of the needed response. This study aims to describe the strategies implemented and the perspectives of health managers on the challenges to face the pandemic in 16 different maternity hospitals that comprise a multicenter study in Brazil, called REBRACO (Brazilian network of COVID-19 during pregnancy).

Methods

Mixed-method study, with quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative data on the infrastructure of the units, maternal and perinatal health indicators, modifications on staff and human resources, from January to July/2020. Also, information on total number of cases, and availability for COVID-19 test

SUBMITTER: Costa ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8301675 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature