Rachel E Soeiro, Renato T Souza, Silvana F Bento, Jose G Cecatti, Fernanda G Surita, Juliana Vasconcellos Freitas-Jesus, Rodolfo C Pacagnella, Carolina C Ribeiro-Do-Valle, Adriana G Luz, Giuliane J Lajos, Guilherme M Nobrega, Thayna B Griggio, Charles M Charles, Carla Silveira, Maria J Miele, Ricardo P Tedesco, Karayna G Fernandes, Sérgio Ha Martins-Costa, Frederico Ja Peret, Francisco E Feitosa, Evelyn Traina, Edson V Cunha Filho, Janete Vettorazzi, Samira M Haddad, Carla B Andreucci, José P Guida, Mario D Correa Junior, Marcos Ab Dias, Leandro G Oliveira, Elias F Melo Junior, Marília Gq DA Luz, Maria Laura Costa
BACKGROUND: Pregnant and postpartum women infected by COVID-19 are at increased risk of adverse outcomes, including negative effects on their mental health. Brazilian maternal mortality rate due to COVID-19 is 2.5 times higher than overall mortality rates. This study aimed to understand how pregnant/postpartum women experienced the COVID-19 suspicion/investigation or confirmed infection in different Brazilian cities, the pandemic's consequences to women and their families, and their needs to improve maternal health services during public health emergencies...
April 23, 2024: Midwifery