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Özcan H, Güngör T. Breastfeeding experience and anxiety in mothers with covid-19 in the postnatal period: a qualitative study. Arch Public Health 2024; 82:62. [PMID: 38711105 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-024-01285-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The fear, panic, and uncertainties arising during the Covid-19 period have caused many questions about breastfeeding. This study was conducted to investigate breastfeeding and anxiety in mothers with Covid-19. METHODS The phenomenological research type study was conducted in Istanbul between August and November 2021. The sample of the research consists of women who breastfeed after birth and who had Covid-19. Both content and descriptive analysis were used to analyze the data. RESULTS The data were analyzed under three main themes. Under the theme of the impact of Covid-19 on breastfeeding, mothers experienced situations like decreased or increased breastfeeding frequency, cessation of breastfeeding, isolation, anxiety about transmission, and expression of milk. They reported that their anxiety in the breastfeeding process was related to the health of the baby, baby care, decreased milk or not breastfeeding, and the Covid-19 period. They used practices such as receiving spousal and professional support, paying attention to isolation, effective communication with the baby, and praying as methods of coping with anxiety. CONCLUSION The study demonstrated that factors like transmission anxiety, decreased breastfeeding frequency, and isolation affected breastfeeding, and mothers were most concerned about the baby's health. In situations such as pandemics, protecting mother and baby health is important and a priority area. More quantitative and qualitative studies on the subject are needed.
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- Handan Özcan
- Department of Midwifery, University of Health Sciences Faculty of Health Sciences, Selimiye Mah. Tıbbiye Cad. No: 38, Üsküdar/İstanbul, 34668, Turkey.
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- Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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Ketabi K, Soleimanjahi H, Habibian A, Abroun S. Pregnancy and SARS-CoV-2 infection with a focus on its vertical transmission, breastfeeding, cord blood banking, and vaccination during COVID-19 infection. J Immunoassay Immunochem 2023; 44:361-380. [PMID: 37794764 DOI: 10.1080/15321819.2023.2259454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak led to a health crisis worldwide. This infection can infect individuals, particularly pregnant women. In this review, we tried to find the possibility of vertical transmission of COVID-19 and investigate the effects of COVID-19 on pregnancy, breastfeeding, cord blood banking, and the effects of recommended vaccines on pregnant and lactating women. Keywords include COVID-19, congenital infection, SARS-CoV-2, pregnancy, and COVID-19 vaccines. Vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was searched in scientific databases, such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus. The criteria for including studies in this article are the study of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women, fetuses, and neonates during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, and also the effect of COVID-19 vaccines on them. There are several conflicting results in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from the maternal-fetal interface. Since many neonates born from COVID-19-infected mothers had no signs of this infection, the possibility of SARS-CoV-2 congenital transmission cannot be confirmed. Also, SARS-CoV-2-infected women can breastfeed their babies if they have mild symptoms. Up till now, no adverse effect of COVID-19 vaccines has been identified on mothers, infants, and the fertility of men or women. Even so, more investigations are needed on the long-term effects of COVID-19 vaccines.
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- Kiana Ketabi
- Department of Virology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Khedmat L, Mohaghegh P, Veysizadeh M, Hosseinkhani A, Fayazi S, Mirzadeh M. Pregnant women and infants against the infection risk of COVID-19: a review of prenatal and postnatal symptoms, clinical diagnosis, adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes, and available treatments. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2022; 306:323-335. [PMID: 34842975 PMCID: PMC8628058 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-021-06325-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The establishment of a risk-appropriate care approach for pregnant women and newborn infants under the COVID-19 pneumonia is vital to prevent the main pregnancy complications. OBJECTIVES AND DESIGN This study reviewed the vertical transmission (VT) potential of COVID-19 pneumonia in pregnant women. Key-related symptoms and adverse clinical outcomes for mothers and infants before and after childbirth were summarized. Some practical therapies and preventive health solutions were also proposed. RESULTS There was a high susceptibility in pregnant women to COVID-19 infection, especially in the third trimester of pregnancy. The most common symptoms in 22-40-year-old patients infected with COVID-19 were fever (87.6%), cough (52.3%), dyspnea (27.6%), fatigue (22.4%), sore throat (13.5%), malaise (9.4%), and diarrhea (3.4%), respectively. The viral infection led to an increase in preterm labor and cesarean delivery without any intrauterine infection and severe neonatal asphyxia. No infection in the newborn infants was reported despite a high risk of the VT phenomenon. The most important therapies were the reception of antiviral and antibiotic drugs, oxygenation therapy, psychological interventions, and food supplements with health-promoting effects. The best proposed medical strategies to control the COVID-19 infection were bi-monthly screening and following-up the mothers' and fetuses' health, not using the potent broad-spectrum antibiotics and corticosteroids, providing the delivery room with negative pressure for emergency cesarean section, and the immediate isolation of newborns after childbirth without direct breastfeeding. CONCLUSION Babies with respiratory problems may be born to some mothers with COVID-19, who have weak immune systems. Thus, the virus transmission cycle should be disrupted to prevent adverse maternal and fetal outcomes by integrating individual health guidelines, efficient medical care therapies, and hospital preventive practices.
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- Leila Khedmat
- Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Metabolic Disease Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Bahonar Boulevard, 34197-59811, Qazvin, Iran.
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Akerstrom M, Carlsson Y, Sengpiel V, Veje M, Elfvin A, Jonsdottir IH, Degl'Innocenti A, Ahlstrom L, Wijk H, Linden K. Working conditions for hospital-based maternity and neonatal health care workers during extraordinary situations - A pre-/post COVID-19 pandemic analysis and lessons learned. SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE 2022; 33:100755. [PMID: 35853385 PMCID: PMC9273518 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2022.100755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objective The aim of this study was to investigate how the changed work routines during the COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting the working environment for hospital-based maternity and neonatal health care workers, and to identify preventive measures to be used in future situations when health care organizations are under pressure. Methods All maternity and neonatal health care workers in a Swedish university hospital were surveyed during October 2019 and September 2020. The data was analyzed by document analysis of implemented changes in working routines, a quantitative analysis of the overall effects on the working conditions, and a qualitative analysis of open-ended responses. Results A total of 660 maternity and neonatal health care workers completed the pre-COVID-19 survey (74% response rate) and 382 the COVID-19 survey (35% response rate). Lack of personal protective equipment, worry about becoming infected, uncertainty whether implemented changes were enough, and challenges in communicating updated routines had negative effects on maternity and neonatal health care workers’ working conditions. Team spirit and feeling valued by peers had a positive effect. Conclusions Results suggest that negative effects on maternity and neonatal health care workers’ health can partly be prevented in future critical situations by creating a work climate that acknowledges the employees’ worry about being infected, securing adequate pre-conditions for managers, creating a strong psychosocial safety climate and systematically improving the working conditions for the maternity and neonatal health care workers, as well as maintaining the positive perceived effects of increased team spirit and feeling valued by peers.
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- Magnus Akerstrom
- Region Västra Götaland, Institute of Stress Medicine, Gothenburg, Sweden; School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Region Västra Götaland, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; Centre of Perinatal Medicine and Health, Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Region Västra Götaland, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; Centre of Perinatal Medicine and Health, Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Region Västra Götaland, Department of Infectious Diseases, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Paediatrics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Department of Paediatrics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Region Västra Götaland, Institute of Stress Medicine, Gothenburg, Sweden; School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Centre for Ethics, Law and Mental Health (CELAM), Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothia Forum for Clinical Trials, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Department of Quality Strategies, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
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McKinlay AR, Fancourt D, Burton A. Factors affecting the mental health of pregnant women using UK maternity services during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:313. [PMID: 35413807 PMCID: PMC9005019 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04602-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background People using maternity services in the United Kingdom (UK) have faced significant changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing regulations. We focused on the experiences of pregnant women using UK maternity services during the pandemic and the impact of social distancing rules on their mental health and wellbeing. Methods We conducted 23 qualitative semi-structured interviews from June 2020 to August 2021, with women from across the UK who experienced a pregnancy during the pandemic. Nineteen participants in the study carried their pregnancy to term and four had experienced a miscarriage during the pandemic. Interviews took place remotely over video or telephone call, discussing topics such as mental health during pregnancy and use of UK maternity services. We used reflexive thematic analysis to analyse interview transcripts. Results We generated six higher order themes: [1] Some pregnancy discomforts alleviated by social distancing measures, [2] The importance of relationships that support coping and adjustment, [3] Missed pregnancy and parenthood experiences, [4] The mental health consequences of birth partner and visitor restrictions, [5] Maternity services under pressure, and [6] Lack of connection with staff. Many participants felt a sense of loss over a pregnancy experience that differed so remarkably to what they had expected because of the pandemic. Supportive relationships were important to help cope with pregnancy and pandemic-related changes; but feelings of isolation were compounded for some participants because opportunities to build social connections through face-to-face parent groups were unavailable. Participants also described feeling alone due to restrictions on their partners being present when accessing UK maternity services. Conclusions Our findings highlight some of the changes that may have affected pregnant women’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reduced social support and being unable to have a partner or support person present during maternity service use were the greatest concerns reported by participants in this study. Absence of birth partners removed a protective buffer in times of uncertainty and distress. This suggests that the availability of a birth partner or support person must be prioritised wherever possible in times of pandemics to protect the mental health of people experiencing pregnancy and miscarriage. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12884-022-04602-5.
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- A R McKinlay
- Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health, Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HB, UK.
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- Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health, Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HB, UK
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- Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health, Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HB, UK
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Ghelichkhani S, Masoumi SZ, Jalili E, Parsapour H, Ali Shirzadeh A. Maternal death due to COVID‐19 and high BMI: A case report from Hamadan, Iran. Clin Case Rep 2022; 10:e05704. [PMID: 35414916 PMCID: PMC8980957 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.5704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Pregnant women suffering chronic illness or obstetric complications such as obesity are prone to severe pneumonia and COVID‐19. Obesity in pregnancy is associated with many complications for both mother and fetus. Here, we report the death of an obese mother with COVID‐19.
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- Samereh Ghelichkhani
- School of nursing and midwifery Hamadan University of medical sciences Hamadan Iran
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- Midwifery Department Mother and Child Care Research Center School of Nursing and Midwifery Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Hamadan Iran
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- Emergency Medicine Department School of medicine Hamadan University of medical sciences Hamadan Iran
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- Clinical research development unit of Fatemieh hospital Hamadan university of medical sciences Hamadan Iran
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- School of nursing and midwifery Hamadan University of medical sciences Hamadan Iran
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Gold S, Clarfield L, Johnstone J, Diambomba Y, Shah PS, Whittle W, Abbasi N, Arzola C, Ashraf R, Biringer A, Chitayat D, Czikk M, Forte M, Franklin T, Jacobson M, Keunen J, Kingdom J, Lapinsky S, MacKenzie J, Maxwell C, Preisman M, Ryan G, Selk A, Sermer M, Silversides C, Snelgrove J, Watts N, Young B, De Castro C, D'Souza R. Adapting obstetric and neonatal services during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:119. [PMID: 35148698 PMCID: PMC8840792 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04409-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background The provision of care to pregnant persons and neonates must continue through pandemics. To maintain quality of care, while minimizing physical contact during the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV2) pandemic, hospitals and international organizations issued recommendations on maternity and neonatal care delivery and restructuring of clinical and academic services. Early in the pandemic, recommendations relied on expert opinion, and offered a one-size-fits-all set of guidelines. Our aim was to examine these recommendations and provide the rationale and context to guide clinicians, administrators, educators, and researchers, on how to adapt maternity and neonatal services during the pandemic, regardless of jurisdiction. Method Our initial database search used Medical subject headings and free-text search terms related to coronavirus infections, pregnancy and neonatology, and summarized relevant recommendations from international society guidelines. Subsequent targeted searches to December 30, 2020, included relevant publications in general medical and obstetric journals, and updated society recommendations. Results We identified 846 titles and abstracts, of which 105 English-language publications fulfilled eligibility criteria and were included in our study. A multidisciplinary team representing clinicians from various disciplines, academics, administrators and training program directors critically appraised the literature to collate recommendations by multiple jurisdictions, including a quaternary care Canadian hospital, to provide context and rationale for viable options. Interpretation There are different schools of thought regarding effective practices in obstetric and neonatal services. Our critical review presents the rationale to effectively modify services, based on the phase of the pandemic, the prevalence of infection in the population, and resource availability. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12884-022-04409-4.
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- Shira Gold
- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Department of Nursing, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 700 University Avenue, Room 3-908, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada.
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Armin S, Mirkarimi M, Pourmoghaddas Z, Tariverdi M, Shamsizadeh A, Alisamir M, Mohammadian M, Rahmati MB, Rafiei Tabatabaei S, Mansour Ghanaiee R, Fahimzad SA, Yaraghi A, Hoseini-Alfatemi SM, Marhamati N, Esmaeili Tarki F, Shirvani A, Karimi A. Evidence-Based Prediction of COVID-19 Severity in Hospitalized Children. Int J Clin Pract 2022; 2022:1918177. [PMID: 35685588 PMCID: PMC9159143 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1918177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE In this study, by using clinical and paraclinical characteristics, we have aimed to predict the severity of the disease in hospitalized COVID-19 children. METHOD This cross-sectional study was conducted on medical records about epidemiologic data, underlying diseases, symptoms, and laboratory tests from March to October, 2020, on 238 hospitalized confirmed COVID-19 paediatric cases in several children's hospitals of Tehran, Ahwaz, Isfahan, and Bandar Abbas. RESULTS From 238 patients, 140 (59%) were male and most of them were in the age group of 1 to 5 years (34.6%). Among all hospitalized patients, 38% had an underlying disease and in total, 5% of cases were expired. CONCLUSION Determining patient severity is essential for appropriate clinical decision making; our results showed that in hospitalized pediatric patients, by using several variables such as SGOT, CRP, ALC, LDH, WBC, O2sat, and ferritin, we can use clinical and paraclinical characteristics for predicting the severity of COVID-19.
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- Shahnaz Armin
- Pediatric Infections Research Center, Research Institute for Children's Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Aboozar Children's Medical Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Pediatrics Infectious Disease Department, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric, Clinical Research Development Center of Children Hospital, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Aboozar Children's Medical Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric, Clinical Research Development Center of Children Hospital, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Children's Clinical Research Development Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Pediatric Infections Research Center, Research Institute for Children's Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Infections Research Center, Research Institute for Children's Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Infections Research Center, Research Institute for Children's Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Infections Research Center, Research Institute for Children's Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Infections Research Center, Research Institute for Children's Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Infections Research Center, Research Institute for Children's Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Infections Research Center, Research Institute for Children's Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Virtual School of Medical Education and Management, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Infections Research Center, Research Institute for Children's Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Anand SV, Shuy YK, Lee PSS, Lee ES. One Year on: An Overview of Singapore's Response to COVID-19-What We Did, How We Fared, How We Can Move Forward. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18179125. [PMID: 34501718 PMCID: PMC8431401 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Background—One year has passed since the first COVID-19 case in Singapore. This scoping review commemorates Singaporean researchers that have expanded the knowledge on this novel virus. We aim to provide an overview of healthcare-related articles published in peer-reviewed journals, authored by the Singapore research community about COVID-19 during the first year of the pandemic. Methods—This was reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) protocol. It included healthcare-related articles about COVID-19 published between 23 January 2020 and 22 January 2021 with a Singapore-affiliated author. MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Google Scholar, and local journals were searched. The articles were screened independently by two reviewers. Results—The review included 504 articles. Most of the articles narrated the changes to hospital practice (210), while articles on COVID-19 pathology (94) formed most of the non-narrative papers. Publications on public health (61) and the indirect impacts to clinical outcomes (45) were other major themes explored by the research community. The remaining articles detailed the psychological impact of the pandemic (35), adaptations of medical education (30), and narratives of events (14). Conclusion—Amidst a resurgence of community cases involving variant COVID-19 strains, the resources from the research community will provide valuable guidance to navigate these uncertain times.
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- S Vivek Anand
- Ministry of Health Holdings, Singapore 099253, Singapore;
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 308207, Singapore;
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- Clinical Research Unit, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, Singapore 138543, Singapore;
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 308207, Singapore;
- Clinical Research Unit, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, Singapore 138543, Singapore;
- Correspondence:
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Freitas-Jesus JV, Sánchez ODR, Rodrigues L, Faria-Schützer DB, Serapilha AAA, Surita FG. Stigma, guilt and motherhood: Experiences of pregnant women with COVID-19 in Brazil. Women Birth 2021; 35:403-412. [PMID: 34493479 PMCID: PMC8390366 DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2021.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic raises health issues worldwide. Infected pregnant women may have negative mental health outcomes, but little is known about their emotional experiences. AIM We aimed to understand the experience of women infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy, regarding their feelings, their relationships, and the influence of social media. METHODS We conducted a qualitative study among 22 women infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy, from a tertiary hospital during the first wave of the pandemic in Brazil (May-August 2020). We applied semi-directed interviews, sociodemographic and health data sheets, and field diaries. We built the sample purposefully. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. We used thematic analysis and discussed data considering the health psychology framework. RESULTS We created five categories following a timeline perspective, from before infection to the experience after recovering. Pregnant women were resistant to believing the diagnosis. They described a fear of serious symptoms or death, concerns about the fetus, sorrow from being isolated, and worries about stigma. Family relationships were ambiguous, generating either support or tension. The attachment to the health team through telemedicine or support during hospitalization produced a feeling of security. CONCLUSIONS Participants psychologically denied the COVID-19 diagnosis and did not accomplish isolation properly, even upon medical recommendations. The illness may produce a traumatic experience, regardless of mild or severe symptoms, but family/friend support and contact with the health team helped them to cope. We offer important insights for the clinical approach and future research, emphasizing that infected pregnant women require emotional support.
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- Juliana Vasconcellos Freitas-Jesus
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas- UNICAMP, R. Tessália Vieira de Camargo 126, Cidade Universitária, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-887, Brazil.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas- UNICAMP, R. Tessália Vieira de Camargo 126, Cidade Universitária, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-887, Brazil.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas- UNICAMP, R. Tessália Vieira de Camargo 126, Cidade Universitária, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-887, Brazil.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas- UNICAMP, R. Tessália Vieira de Camargo 126, Cidade Universitária, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-887, Brazil.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas- UNICAMP, R. Tessália Vieira de Camargo 126, Cidade Universitária, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-887, Brazil.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas- UNICAMP, R. Tessália Vieira de Camargo 126, Cidade Universitária, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-887, Brazil.
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Driul L, Meroi F, Cecchini F, Sala A, Orso D, Padovani D, Rovida S, Dogareschi T, Vetrugno L, Bove T. COVID-19 pandemic in an Italian obstetric department: sharing our experience. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2021; 92:e2021217. [PMID: 34212913 PMCID: PMC8343760 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v92i3.11098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE WORK The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (or SARS-CoV 2) has significantly struck the healthcare system worldwide. Over the course of a few weeks, hospitals reorganized their internal structure entirely at any level of care, from the Emergency rooms to Departments, including all the medical specialties. METHODS In order to cope with the contingent state of emergency, the Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit of the University Hospital in Udine introduced new protocols and guidance for the usual standard of care, ensuring a safe environment for both healthcare providers and patients. RESULTS By a continuous update of scientific evidence, the department was able to increase capacity as well as maintain flexibility when a higher number of admissions was required. CONCLUSION We aimed to share our experience, which provided a relevant lesson about what to expect and how to prepare a referral center for high-risk pregnancy in response to a pandemic such as COVID-19.
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- Lorenza Driul
- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Anesthesia and Intensive Care Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Anesthesia and Intensive Care Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy.
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- Royal London Hospital, Barts Trust NHS, Whitechapel Rd, Whitechapel, London E1 1FR, United Kingdom.
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- University-Hospital of Udine, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, P.le S. Maria della Misericordia n° 15, 33100 Udine, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Anesthesia and Intensive Care Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Anesthesia and Intensive Care Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy.
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Appropriate Protection Measures Against COVID-19 in Delivery Room. ARCHIVES OF CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2021. [DOI: 10.5812/archcid.105351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Crowther S, Maude R, Zhao IY, Bradford B, Gilkison A. New Zealand maternity and midwifery services and the COVID-19 response: A systematic scoping review. Women Birth 2021; 35:213-222. [PMID: 34215539 PMCID: PMC8179056 DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2021.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Problem COVID-19 guidance from professional and health organisations created uncertainty leading to professional and personal stress impacting on midwives providing continuity of care in New Zealand (NZ). The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in massive amounts of international and national information and guidance. This guidance was often conflicting and not suited to New Zealand midwifery. Aim To examine and map the national and international guidance and information provided to midwifery regarding COVID-19 and foreground learnt lessons for future similar crises. Methods A systematic scoping review informed by Arksey and O’Malley’s five-stage framework. A range of sources from grey and empirical literature was identified and 257 sources included. Findings Four categories were identified and discussed: (1) guidance for provision of maternity care in the community; (2) guidance for provision of primary labour and birth care; (3) Guidance for midwifery care to women/wāhine with confirmed/suspected COVID-19 infection, including screening processes and management of neonates of infected women/wāhine (4) Guidance for midwives on protecting self and own families and whānau (extended family) from COVID-19 exposure. Conclusion Guidance was mainly targeted and tailored for hospital-based services. This was at odds with the NZ context, where primary continuity of care underpins practice. It is evident that those providing continuity of care constantly needed to navigate an evolving situation to mitigate interruptions and restrictions to midwifery care, often without fully knowing the personal risk to themselves and their own families. A key message is the need for a single source of evidence-based guidance, regularly updated and timestamped to show where advice changes over time.
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- Susan Crowther
- Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Center for Midwifery and Women's Health Research, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Practice, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Community Health Services, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Practice, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
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- Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Center for Midwifery and Women's Health Research, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Hua J, Shen J, Zhang J, Zhou Y, Du W, Williams GJ. The association between COVID-19 pandemic and maternal isolated hypothyroxinemia in first and second trimesters. Psychoneuroendocrinology 2021; 128:105210. [PMID: 33866067 PMCID: PMC8021450 DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2021.105210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The outbreak of COVID-19 epidemic has induced entire cities in China placed under 'mass quarantine'. The majority of pregnant women have to be confined at home may be more vulnerable to stressors. In our study, we aimed to explore the effects of the epidemic on maternal thyroid function, so as to provide evidence for prevention and intervention of sustained maternal and offspring's health impairment produced by thyroid dysfunction. METHODS The subjects were selected from an ongoing prospective cohort study. we included the pregnant women who receive a thyroid function test during the COVID-19 epidemic and those receiving the test during the corresponding lunar period of 2019. A total of 7148 pregnant women with complete information were included in the final analysis. Multivariate linear and logistic regression models were used for analyzing the association of COVID-19 pandemic with FT4 levels and isolated hypothyroxinemia. RESULTS We found a decreased maternal FT4 level during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic in first and second trimesters (β = -0. 131, 95%CI = -0.257,-0.006,p = 0.040) and in first trimester (β = -0. 0.176, 95%CI = -0.326,-0.026,p = 0.022) when adjusting for 25 (OH) vitamin D, vitamin B12, folate and ferritin and gestational days, maternal socio-demographic characteristics and health conditions. The status of pandemic increased the risks of isolated hypothyroxinemia in first and second trimesters (OR = 1.547, 95%CI = 1.251,1.913, p < 0.001) and first trimester (OR = 1.651, 95%CI = 1.289,2.114, p < 0.001) when adjusting for the covariates. However, these associations disappeared in the women with positive TPOAb (p > 0.05). Additionally, we found associations between daily reported new case of COVID-19 and maternal FT4 for single-day lag1, lag3 and multi-day lag01 and lag04 when adjusting for the covariates (each p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Mass confinement as a primary community control strategy may have a significant cost to public health resources. Access to health service systems and adequate medical resources should be improved for pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Jing Hua
- Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 2699, Gaoke Road, Pudong District, Shanghai 201204, China.
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- KLATASDS-MOE, School of Statistics, East China Normal University, North Zhangshan Road, Shanghai,Pudong District, Shanghai 200062, China.
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- Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 2699, Gaoke Road, Pudong District, Shanghai 201204, China.
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- KLATASDS-MOE, School of Statistics, East China Normal University, North Zhangshan Road, Shanghai,Pudong District, Shanghai 200062, China.
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- Department of psychology, Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham NG1 4BU, UK.
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- School of Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University, 3633, Burton Street, Nottingham NG1 4BU, UK.
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Iorga M, Soponaru C, Socolov RV, Cărăuleanu A, Socolov DG. How the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic Period Influenced the Health Status and Determined Changes in Professional Practice among Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctors in Romania. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57040325. [PMID: 33915713 PMCID: PMC8066773 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57040325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Background and Objectives: The beginning of the SARS-Cov-2 pandemic period has had a strong impact on patients’ life, but also on doctors. The main goal of this research is to identify the difficulties related to the professional activity and personal life of obstetrics and gynecology doctors. Material and Methods: In total, 94 physicians from a single university center answered to an online questionnaire. Socio-demographic, health, family, and job-related data were collected. Data were processed using SPSS (v.25). Results: 7.4% of the doctors were confirmed infected with SARS-Cov-2 during the first 6 months of the pandemic, and 48.94% treated infected patients. Due to the large number of patients, 10.64% of the doctors have had no days-off during the last 6 months, and 22.34% of them have had new medical problems that led them to see a specialist. Seventeen to nineteen percent mentioned an increasing number of working hours and shifts per month due to the pandemic period, more than 10% used pills to cope with work-stress, and 25% of them had sleep disorders along with appetite loss. Extra-protection rules and negative consequences of wearing special equipment were identified: thermal discomfort that caused decreasing resistance and concentration during the surgery (52%), reduced mobility and accuracy of surgical or medical gestures (40%), and intraoperative visibility (47%). Doctors who were working with confirmed pregnant women preferred caesarean section. Conclusions: Working under the stress of an infection with SARS-Cov-2 is causing a lot of pressure and determines changes in personal, familial, social, and professional life. Understanding the challenges that ob-gyn doctors are facing will help institutions to better provide support.
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- Magdalena Iorga
- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (C.S.); (A.C.)
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, “Elena-Doamna” Obstetrics and Gynecology University Hospital, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, “Cuza-Voda” Obstetrics and Gynecology University Hospital, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
- Correspondence: (C.S.); (A.C.)
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, “Cuza-Voda” Obstetrics and Gynecology University Hospital, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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DiLorenzo MA, O'Connor SK, Ezekwesili C, Sampath S, Zhao M, Yarrington C, Pierre C. COVID-19 guidelines for pregnant women and new mothers: A systematic evidence review. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2021; 153:373-382. [PMID: 33660854 PMCID: PMC9087670 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.13668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nearly a year after COVID-19 was initially detected, guidance for pregnant and new mothers remains varied. OBJECTIVE The goal of this systematic review is to summarize recommendations for three areas of maternal and fetal care-breastfeeding, post-partum social distancing, and decontamination. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched PubMed, Embase and Web of Science spanning from inception to November 9, 2020. SELECTION CRITERIA Articles were included if they focused on COVID-positive mothers, commented on at least one of the three areas of interest, and were published in English. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Our combined database search yielded 385 articles. After removing duplicates and articles that did not cover the correct populations or subject matter, a total of 74 articles remained in our analysis. MAIN RESULTS Most articles recommended direct breastfeeding with enhanced precaution measures. Recommendations regarding post-partum social distancing varied, although articles published more recently often recommended keeping the mother and newborn in the same room when possible. Decontamination recommendations emphasized mask wearing, good hand hygiene, and proper cleaning of surfaces. CONCLUSION In general, there was a focus on shared decision making when approaching topics such as breastfeeding and post-partum social distancing. Guidelines for decontamination were fairly uniform.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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Scott SD. The Pandemic's Toll-A Case for Clinician Support. MISSOURI MEDICINE 2021; 118:45-49. [PMID: 33551485 PMCID: PMC7861595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Healthcare providers perform lifesaving work in unusually stressful work environments due to the challenges and related risks of battling the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. The potential personal and professional toll is substantial. This article describes how one healthcare facility benefited from existing peer support resources to address workforce well-being, ensuring that resources were available to support workforce resilience throughout the protracted COVID response.
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- Susan D Scott
- Nurse Scientist, University of Missouri Health Care and Adjunct, Associate Professor, University of Missouri's Sinclair School of Nursing. She also serves as Patient Safety Consultant for the Center for Patient Safety, Columbia, Missouri
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Fan S, Yan S, Liu X, Liu P, Huang L, Wang S. Human Coronavirus Infections and Pregnancy. MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE 2021; 3:53-65. [PMID: 34192279 PMCID: PMC7834663 DOI: 10.1097/fm9.0000000000000071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Human coronavirus (HCoV) causes potentially fatal respiratory disease. Pregnancy is a physiological state that predisposes women to viral infection. In this review, we aim to present advances in the pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment in HCoV in pregnancy. We retrieved information from the Pubmed database up to June 2020, using various search terms and relevant words, including coronaviruses, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, 2019 coronavirus disease, and pregnancy. Both basic and clinical studies were selected. We found no evidence that pregnant women are more susceptible to HCoV infection or that those with HCoV infection are more prone to developing severe pneumonia. There is also no confirmed evidence of vertical mother-to-child transmission of HcoV infection during maternal HCoV infection. Those diagnosed with infection should be promptly admitted to a negative-pressure isolation ward, preferably in a designated hospital with adequate facilities and multi-disciplinary expertise to manage critically ill obstetric patients. Antiviral treatment has been routinely used to treat pregnant women with HCoV infection. The timing and mode of delivery should be individualized, depending mainly on the clinical status of the patient, gestational age, and fetal condition. Early cord clamping and temporary separation of the newborn for at least 2 weeks is recommended. All medical staff caring for patients with HCoV infection should use personal protective equipment. This review highlights the advances in pathogenesis, maternal-fetal outcome, maternal-fetal transmission, diagnosis and treatment in HCoV including severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, and coronavirus disease 2019 in pregnancy.
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- Shangrong Fan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Technology for Early Diagnosis of Major Gynecological Diseases, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, China
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- Department of Laboratory Science, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Third People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
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Aryal S, Pant SB. Maternal mental health in Nepal and its prioritization during COVID-19 pandemic: Missing the obvious. Asian J Psychiatr 2020; 54:102281. [PMID: 32653855 PMCID: PMC7334639 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Shreyashi Aryal
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lumbini Medical College Teaching Hospital, Palpa, Nepal.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Nepal
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Andrews CJ, Ellwood D, Middleton PF, Gordon A, Nicholl M, Homer CSE, Morris J, Gardener G, Coory M, Davies-Tuck M, Boyle FM, Callander E, Bauman A, Flenady VJ. Implementation and evaluation of a quality improvement initiative to reduce late gestation stillbirths in Australia: Safer Baby Bundle study protocol. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020; 20:694. [PMID: 33187483 PMCID: PMC7664588 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-03401-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In 2015, the stillbirth rate after 28 weeks (late gestation) in Australia was 35% higher than countries with the lowest rates globally. Reductions in late gestation stillbirth rates have steadily improved in Australia. However, to amplify and sustain reductions, more needs to be done to reduce practice variation and address sub-optimal care. Implementing bundles for maternity care improvement in the UK have been associated with a 20% reduction in stillbirth rates. A similar approach is underway in Australia; the Safer Baby Bundle (SBB) with five elements: 1) supporting women to stop smoking in pregnancy, 2) improving detection and management of fetal growth restriction, 3) raising awareness and improving care for women with decreased fetal movements, 4) improving awareness of maternal safe going-to-sleep position in late pregnancy, 5) improving decision making about the timing of birth for women with risk factors for stillbirth. METHODS This is a mixed-methods study of maternity services across three Australian states; Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. The study includes evaluation of 'targeted' implementer sites (combined total approximately 113,000 births annually, 50% of births in these states) and monitoring of key outcomes state-wide across all maternity services. Progressive implementation over 2.5 years, managed by state Departments of Health, commenced from mid-2019. This study will determine the impact of implementing the SBB on maternity services and perinatal outcomes, specifically for reducing late gestation stillbirth. Comprehensive process, impact, and outcome evaluations will be conducted using routinely collected perinatal data, pre- and post- implementation surveys, clinical audits, focus group discussions and interviews. Evaluations explore the views and experiences of clinicians embedding the SBB into routine practice as well as women's experience with care and the acceptability of the initiative. DISCUSSION This protocol describes the evaluation of the SBB initiative and will provide evidence for the value of a systematic, but pragmatic, approach to strategies to reduce the evidence-practice gaps across maternity services. We hypothesise successful implementation and uptake across three Australian states (amplified nationally) will be effective in reducing late gestation stillbirths to that of the best performing countries globally, equating to at least 150 lives saved annually. TRIAL REGISTRATION The Safer Baby Bundle Study was retrospectively registered on the ACTRN12619001777189 database, date assigned 16/12/2019.
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- C J Andrews
- Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth, Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Mater Health Services, Level 3 Aubigny Place, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth, Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Mater Health Services, Level 3 Aubigny Place, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
- Gold Coast University Hospital, and School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth, Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Mater Health Services, Level 3 Aubigny Place, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
- SAHMRI Women and Kids, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth, Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Mater Health Services, Level 3 Aubigny Place, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth, Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Mater Health Services, Level 3 Aubigny Place, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth, Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Mater Health Services, Level 3 Aubigny Place, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth, Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Mater Health Services, Level 3 Aubigny Place, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
- The Ritchie Centre, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth, Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Mater Health Services, Level 3 Aubigny Place, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
- Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth, Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Mater Health Services, Level 3 Aubigny Place, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia.
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Werner EA, Aloisio CE, Butler AD, D'Antonio KM, Kenny JM, Mitchell A, Ona S, Monk C. Addressing mental health in patients and providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Semin Perinatol 2020; 44:151279. [PMID: 32972778 PMCID: PMC7373005 DOI: 10.1016/j.semperi.2020.151279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The pandemic, and the associated changes to pregnancy and postpartum experiences, can lead to profound psychological reactions including panic, hyperarousal, sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression, and traumatic stress disorders. Providers face compassion fatigue and shared trauma. In this article, we describe the mental health outcomes known to date in regard to the novel coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic for obstetric patients and their providers as well as therapeutic approaches, including our novel embedded mental health service, to address these mental health needs.
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- Elizabeth A. Werner
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York,Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York; Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York; New York State Psychiatric Institute, From Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032.
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Pera A. Cognitive, Behavioral, and Emotional Disorders in Populations Affected by the COVID-19 Outbreak. Front Psychol 2020; 11:2263. [PMID: 33041902 PMCID: PMC7525188 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.02263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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This review enhances the existing literature on the emotional and mental health of COVID-19 patients and affected persons who have spent prolonged time intervals in self-isolation or quarantine. My article cumulates previous research findings on adverse physical and psychological consequences developed from the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout May 2020, I conducted a quantitative literature review of the Web of Science database, with search terms including "psychological anxiety," "emotional distress," "social isolation stress," and "mental health disorders." As I focused on research published exclusively this year, only 104 various types of articles met the eligibility criteria. By removing those whose results were inconclusive, unconfirmed by replication, or too general, and because of space constraints, I selected 49, mainly empirical, sources. The inspected collected findings prove that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in greater degrees of psychological distress in the affected populations. The COVID-19 outbreak may generate emotional distress and anxiety, aggravating preexisting mental health disorders and shaping stress-related disturbances for affected people. Individuals having severe mental illness tend to be hurt emotionally by social problems heightening their vulnerability. Both COVID-19 infected patients and the general affected population may develop severe depressive symptoms. Significant degrees of fear may heighten the damage generated by such a highly infectious disease. The volume of recovered patients may diminish COVID-19-related apprehension and panic. Future research should investigate whether COVID-19-related reduced care provision and prolonged self-isolation and quarantine will have long-term impact on mental and psychological health.
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- Aurel Pera
- Department of Teacher Training, University of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
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Tripathi S, Gogia A, Kakar A. COVID-19 in pregnancy: A review. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:4536-4540. [PMID: 33209759 PMCID: PMC7652131 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_714_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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COVID-19 has led on to a global healthcare crisis, similar to none in the recent past. Special emphasis must be laid on the status of pregnant women amid this outbreak, considering the vulnerability seen in pregnant women toward previous coronavirus diseases. In this review, we will try to elicit the correlation between the complications of previous coronavirus diseases (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) and COVID-19, the possibility of materno-fetal vertical transmission and the obstetric management protocol.
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- Shikhar Tripathi
- Department of Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Klaritsch P, Ciresa-König A, Pristauz-Telsnigg G. COVID-19 During Pregnancy and Puerperium - A Review by the Austrian Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (OEGGG). Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2020; 80:813-819. [PMID: 32817988 PMCID: PMC7428372 DOI: 10.1055/a-1207-0702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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After the first case of COVID-19 pneumonia was reported in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in December 2019, the infection quickly spread to the rest of China and then to the wider world. The available information on pregnant women infected with COVID-19 is now significantly greater. There are now several case series and systematic reviews of cohorts, some of which include more than 100 cases. This review evaluates the scientific literature available until May 1, 2020 and discusses common questions about COVID-19 in the context of pregnancy and the postpartum period.
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- Philipp Klaritsch
- Universitätsklinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe, Medizinische Universität Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Universitätsklinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Universitätsklinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe, Medizinische Universität Graz, Graz, Austria
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Mascarenhas VHA, Caroci-Becker A, Venâncio KCMP, Baraldi NG, Durkin AC, Riesco MLG. Care recommendations for parturient and postpartum women and newborns during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2020; 28:e3359. [PMID: 32785566 PMCID: PMC7417133 DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.4596.3359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Objective to map the current knowledge on recommendations for labor, childbirth, and newborn (NB) care in the context of the novel coronavirus. Method scoping review of papers identified in databases, repositories, and reference lists of papers included in the study. Two researchers independently read the papers' full texts, extracted and analyzed data, and synthesized content. Results 19 papers were included, the content of which was synthesized and organized into two conceptual categories: 1) Recommendations concerning childbirth with three subcategories - Indications to anticipate delivery, Route of delivery, and Preparation of the staff and birth room, and 2) Recommendations concerning postpartum care with four categories - Breastfeeding, NB care, Hospital discharge, and Care provided to NB at home. Conclusion prevent the transmission of the virus in the pregnancy-postpartum cycle, assess whether there is a need to interrupt pregnancies, decrease the circulation of people, avoid skin-to-skin contact and water births, prefer epidural over general anesthesia, keep mothers who tested positive or are symptomatic isolated from NB, and encourage breastfeeding. Future studies are needed to address directed pushing, instrumental delivery, delayed umbilical cord clamping, and bathing NB immediately after birth.
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- Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humanidades, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Zare-Zardini H, Soltaninejad H, Ferdosian F, Hamidieh AA, Memarpoor-Yazdi M. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Children: Prevalence, Diagnosis, Clinical Symptoms, and Treatment. Int J Gen Med 2020; 13:477-482. [PMID: 32848446 PMCID: PMC7425102 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s262098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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In this article, we have reviewed the prevalence, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment of COVID-19 in children. The incidence of COVID-19 among children under 18 years was 2.1% based on the reported studies, where the mortality rate in the same age group was 0.2%. No death has been reported in children under 9-years old. There are some articles that report children with COVID-19 having symptoms similar to Kawasaki's disease. In these cases, heart complications were observed. The best markers for diagnosing the severity of the disease in children are the levels of bilirubin and hepatic enzymes. Large number of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors on cell surfaces, effective innate immune system, and high level of blood lymphocyte have been reported to be the potent reasons for lower incidence of severe symptoms of COVID-19 among children. Children can very well be the carriers of this virus. Children with severe COVID-19 clinical symptoms, especially those suffering from pneumonia, must be hospitalized similar to adults, while quarantine is required for those having mild symptoms. Antiviral medication (lopinavir, darunavir, favipiravir, remdesivir, ribavirin, oseltamivir, tocilizumab, and umifenovir), ACE inhibitors, interferon-α2b, co-therapy with azithromycin, inhaling iNO, and oxygen therapy can be used for treatment. For the treatment of children without any clinical and infection symptoms, home isolation protocol has been recommended.
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- Hadi Zare-Zardini
- Department of Sciences, Farhangian University, Isfahan, Iran.,Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi Hospital, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Pediatric Cell Therapy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Aslan MM, Uslu Yuvacı H, Köse O, Toptan H, Akdemir N, Köroğlu M, Cevrioğlu AS, Özden S. SARS-CoV-2 is not present in the vaginal fluid of pregnant women with COVID-19. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2020; 35:2876-2878. [PMID: 32669014 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2020.1793318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Data concerning the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in the female genital system is scarce; however, this information is important for understanding whether the virus can transmit sexually or from mother to child. The aim of this study was to investigate whether pregnant women with COVID-19 have virus in their lower genital tract. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, we present an analysis of prospectively gathered data collected at a single tertiary university hospital from 19 April to 19 May 2020. We included 13 pregnant women hospitalized with suspected COVID-19. Results of laboratory tests, imaging tests, and nucleic acid tests on vaginal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 were also analyzed for pregnant women with a clinical diagnosis of COVID-19. RESULTS Twelve pregnant women with confirmed COVID-19 were included in this study. Mean age was 32 ± 7.9 years. All patients had mild symptoms and were followed in the maternity ward, with none of them needing critical care unit follow-up. All lower genital tract samples were negative for SARS-CoV-2. CONCLUSION We demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 was not present in the vaginal fluid of pregnant women. This finding may indicate that the female genital tract is not a route of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
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- Mehmet Musa Aslan
- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sakarya Training and Research Hospital, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sakarya Training and Research Hospital, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sakarya Training and Research Hospital, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Medical Microbiology Department, Sakarya Universty, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sakarya Training and Research Hospital, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Medical Microbiology Department, Sakarya Universty, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sakarya Training and Research Hospital, Sakarya, Turkey
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Poon L.C, Yang H, Dumont S, Lee JCS, Copel JA, Danneels L, Wright A, Costa FDS, Leung TY, Zhang Y, Chen D, Prefumo F. ISUOG Interim Guidance on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during pregnancy and puerperium: information for healthcare professionals - an update. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2020; 55:848-862. [PMID: 32356590 PMCID: PMC7267438 DOI: 10.1002/uog.22061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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- L. . C. Poon
- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyThe Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong SAR
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyPeking University First HospitalBeijingChina
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- Department of Gynaecology and ObstetricsUniversity Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; and Department of GynaecologyAZ Delta, RoeselareBelgium
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- Division of Obstetrics and GynaecologyKK Women's and Children's HospitalSingapore
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive SciencesYale School of MedicineNew HavenCTUSA
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- Department of Gynaecology, AZ DeltaRoeselareBelgium
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyRoyal Free Teaching Hospital Foundation TrustLondonUK
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; and Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyMonash UniversityMelbourneAustralia
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyThe Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong SAR
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyZhongnan Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental SciencesUniversity of BresciaBresciaItaly
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Yassa M, Birol P, Yirmibes C, Usta C, Haydar A, Yassa A, Sandal K, Tekin AB, Tug N. Near-term pregnant women's attitude toward, concern about and knowledge of the COVID-19 pandemic. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2020; 33:3827-3834. [PMID: 32429780 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2020.1763947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Background: COVID-19 is a novel type of the coronavirus family with an incompletely described clinical course. Little is known about the psychological aspects, particularly for vulnerable populations including pregnant women.Objectives: To understand the attitude, concerns, and knowledge of the non-infected pregnant women toward the COVID-19 outbreak in order to constitute base data for detailed counseling and to develop targeted messages.Patients and methods: This cross-sectional survey research presented analysis of prospectively collected data yielded at a single tertiary "Coronavirus Pandemic Hospital" referral center for a ten days period following the first confirmed death due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey. Non-infected women with a confirmed pregnancy over 30th gestational week were consecutively included. A patient-reported non-validated questionnaire formed by the expert committee that includes 15 specific questions was used. Non-infected, pregnant women over 30th gestational week who applied to the outpatient clinic were consecutively included. A total of 213 women were enrolled, 37 were excluded: 7 for being in the first trimester, 3 were illiterate, and 27 were Syrian refugees having difficulties in translation.Results: A total of 172 pregnant women were included. Overall, four women refused to participate to the survey (1.9%). The mean age was 27.5 ± 5.3 years. Median gestational week and parity were 35 ± 11 weeks and 1 ± 2, respectively. Pregnant women were observed to trust the authorities (65%) and the healthcare staff (92.4%), and their respect was increased (82.5%) during the outbreak. Majority of the women (87.2%) comply with the self-quarantine rules. Half of the women (52%) reported that they felt vulnerable and predominantly were concerned (80%). Approximately one-third of the women constantly keep thinking that they may get infected (35.5%) or they might get infected during/following the delivery or their baby might get infected after being born (42%). Half of the women (50%) were reported that they either had no idea about or think the breastfeeding is not safe during the outbreak. About 45% of the women were confused or had doubts about if the mode of delivery may be affected by the pandemic. Greater part of the participants does not know if COVID-19 might cause birth defects (76%) or preterm birth (64.5%). Counseling flow keys helping pregnant women to overcome misleads, regarding the COVID-19 outbreak is proposed.Conclusions: Non-infected pregnant women with a viable pregnancy at near term were observed to have positive attitude and compliance toward the COVID-19 outbreak and frontline healthcare staff; increased concern and vulnerability; and restricted knowledge about the pregnancy-related outcomes. While the clinical evidence was growing rapidly, this data may guide obstetricians and midwives to perceive what accurate information should be provided to the pregnant women.
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- Murat Yassa
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, Geneve, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Tuzla State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Abdollahpour S, Khadivzadeh T. Improving the quality of care in pregnancy and childbirth with coronavirus (COVID-19): a systematic review. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2020; 35:1601-1609. [PMID: 32408776 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2020.1759540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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In the context of serious coronavirus epidemic, it is critical that pregnant women not be ignored potentially life-saving interventions. So, this study was designed to improve the quality of care by health providers through what they need to know about coronavirus during pregnancy and childbirth. We conducted a systematic review of electronic databases was performed for published in English, before 25 March 2020. Finally, 29 papers which had covered the topic more appropriately were included in the study. The results of the systematic review of the existing literature are presented in the following nine sections: Symptoms of the COVID-19 in pregnancy, Pregnancy management, Delivery Management, Mode of delivery, Recommendations for health care provider in delivery, Neonatal outcomes, Neonatal care, Vertical Transmission, Breastfeeding. In conclusion, improving quality of care in maternal health, as well as educating, training, and supporting healthcare providers in infection management to be prioritized. Sharing data can help to countries that to prevent maternal and neonatal morbidity associated with the COVID-19.
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Poon LC, Yang H, Lee JCS, Copel JA, Leung TY, Zhang Y, Chen D, Prefumo F. ISUOG Interim Guidance on 2019 novel coronavirus infection during pregnancy and puerperium: information for healthcare professionals. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2020; 55:700-708. [PMID: 32134165 PMCID: PMC7228229 DOI: 10.1002/uog.22013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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- L C Poon
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Poon LC, Yang H, Kapur A, Melamed N, Dao B, Divakar H, McIntyre HD, Kihara AB, Ayres-de-Campos D, Ferrazzi EM, Di Renzo GC, Hod M. Global interim guidance on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during pregnancy and puerperium from FIGO and allied partners: Information for healthcare professionals. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2020; 149:273-286. [PMID: 32248521 PMCID: PMC9087575 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.13156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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In response to the World Health Organization (WHO) statements and international concerns regarding the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) outbreak, FIGO has issued comprehensive guidance for the management of pregnant women.
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- Liona C Poon
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR.,These authors contributed equally
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.,These authors contributed equally
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- World Diabetes Foundation, Bagsvaerd, Denmark.,These authors contributed equally
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Mater Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- African Federation of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Santa Maria Hospital, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Regional Authority of Lombardi, IRCCS Foundation Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Polyclinic, Mangiagalli Centre, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Center of Perinatal and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.,IM Sechenov First State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Mor Women's Health Care Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.,FIGO - Chair, Pregnancy and NCDs Committee, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Fabrizio Zeri
- University of Milano Bicocca, Department of Materials Science, via R. Cozzi 55, I-20125 Milan, Italy; University of Milano Bicocca, COMiB Research Centre in Optics and Optometry, via R. Cozzi 55, I-20125 Milan, Italy; School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
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