Attitudes and collateral psychological effects of COVID-19 in pregnant women in Colombia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess clinical impact, psychological effects, and knowledge of pregnant women during the COVID-19 outbreak in seven cities in Colombia. Currently, there are uncertainty and concerns about the maternal and fetal consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy.

Methods

A cross-sectional web survey was carried out including pregnant women in seven cities in Colombia. Women were evaluated during the mitigation phase of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic between April 13 and May 18, 2020. The questions evaluated demographic, knowledge, psychological symptoms, and attitudes data regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results

A total of 1021 patients were invited to participate, obtaining 946 valid surveys for analysis. The rate of psychological consequences of the pandem

SUBMITTER: Parra-Saavedra M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9087678 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature