Antenatal care experiences of uninfected pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a limited understanding of pregnant women's antenatal care experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Purpose

To review and synthesize qualitative studies on uninfected pregnant women's antenatal care experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

Five databases were searched for qualitative studies published between January 2020 and January 2023. This study used a thematic synthesis of qualitative evidence and was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. Furthermore, this review was registered with PROSPERO and a quality appraisal was assessed.

Results

Nine published qualitative studies were included in this review. The studies were conducted in eight countries and included 3,709

SUBMITTER: Joo JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9998291 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature