Awareness and understanding of COVID-19 among pregnant woman in Northern India

Jhirwal, Manisha; Singh, Pratibha; Sharma, Charu; Kathuria, Priyanka; Shekhar, Shashank; Meena, Satya Prakash

doi:10.4103/jehp.jehp_980_21

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“…Among gynecological cases, the most common complaint reported wasmenstrual abnormalities, followed byinfectious and infertility issues which is consistent with their prevalence in our community. Obstetric consultations comprised 17.3% of all analyzed teleconsultations, which is consistent with the results of Jhirwal et al [ 12 ] and was mainly due to patients'anxiety about the smooth progression of pregnancy. Some patients merely required affirmation that the trajectory of their pregnancy was healthy.…”

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Utility of telemedicine for providing Obstetrics and Gynecology services during the COVID-19 pandemic—A single center experience from a tertiary care teaching hospital located in South India

Sharmila,

Yedla,

Babu

et al. 2023

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic greatly impeded the provision of public healthcare within a healthcare system that was already under considerable strain. Routine patient care services were impacted during that time, leading to the promotion of telemedicine as a means of maintaining uninterrupted healthcare services. Telemedicine involves the utilization of electronic technology and communication to provide health-related information and medical care to individuals who are physically separated from healthcare professionals. MATERIALS AND METHODS: To assess the feasibility of utilizing telemedicine for providing women's health services, we conducted a six-month analysis of data collected from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology's teleconsultation application at AIIMS, Mangalagiri. Our objective was to evaluate the practicality of telemedicine in delivering diverse healthcare services to women. Our institution offered two types of telehealth services: a “call-based”approach and an “app-based”approach. We examined several parameters within the data, including the distribution of ages, the geographic locations of teleconsultation registrations, whether the registrations were new or follow-up cases, the various presenting complaints, the recommended treatments, the number of consultations (single or multiple), and whether cases required in-person or hospital visits. Additionally, we also compared patient responses between these two modalities. RESULTS: The “call-based”consultation method was preferred by the majority of our patients (94%). The registered cases included both related to obstetrics and gynecology, with a higher proportion of complaints relating to gynecological issues (82.5%). We were able to make a diagnosis in 77% of cases, while in 20% of cases, additional physical examinations and diagnostic tests were necessary. Follow-up appointments were recommended for 53% of patients. The success rate of consultations for patients seeking obstetrics and gynecology services showed a statistically significant difference (P value < 0.001). The vast majority of patients (99%) expressed high satisfaction with the consultation process. CONCLUSION: During the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine proved to be an effective approach in mitigating the overcrowding of hospitals and preventing the spread of infection. Its success suggests that telemedicine can be a viable option for managing elective gynecology matters and low-risk obstetric cases in the future, thereby alleviating the strain on healthcare systems.

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Utility of telemedicine for providing Obstetrics and Gynecology services during the COVID-19 pandemic—A single center experience from a tertiary care teaching hospital located in South India

Sharmila,

Yedla,

Babu

et al. 2023

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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“…Jhirwalet al found that 94.5% of the respondents had adequate knowledge of COVID-19. Nevertheless, the average overall frequency score of the correct responses in the study was 71.1% [19]. 57.8% of the women knew that COVID-19 originated from bats, 93.0% knew it is fatal, 78.9% knew COVID-19 is transmitted through close contact and droplets, while 97.2% knew the symptoms and the protective measures against COVID-19 [19].…”

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“…This variation coupled with the severity of the disease postulated the fabrication of COVID-19 vaccines. Of the various vaccines produced, the UK was the first country to approve the administration of a type of the vaccines -Pfizer-BioNTech [16,19,20]. With little inclusion of pregnant women in the trials of COVID-19 vaccination, we must update the literature on pregnant women's knowledge, perception, and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination.…”

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Knowledge, Perception and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination Amongst Pregnant Women in Adena, Kwara State, Nigeria

Chijiogor Okeke,

Kevin Okeke,

Obinna Ikwuka

et al. 2023

WJPH

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Background: COVID-19 is associated with poor pregnancy and maternal outcomes. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended all over the world, yet the vaccination rate during pregnancy in Nigeria is insignificant. The public health response to the global COVID-19 pandemic varies widely in different regions of Nigeria. Aim: To investigate the knowledge, perception and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination amongst pregnant women in Adena, Kwara State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Sample size of this study consisted of two hundred and thirty (230) respondents. Data including biodata and questions relating to the aim of the study were retrieved using a structured questionnaire. These data were analyzed using the Chi-square technique (χ 2 ) of the SPSS version 23 statistical software. Chi-square tests were used for comparative analysis of the demographic information to perception and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination amongst pregnant women, and to test the research hypotheses at a level of significance set at p<0.05. Results: Mean age of the respondents (pregnant women) was 29.3±6.14 years and the mean parity was 2.3±1.6. 68.7% (n=158) of the women had a tertiary education. 40.9% (94) and 59.1% (136) of the respondents were Christians and Muslims respectively. 73.44% of the respondents had good knowledge about COVID-19 and 57.8% confirmed that they would accept the vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. From the research hypotheses tested, this study found that there was a significant difference in the perception of the pregnant women in Adena to COVID-19 vaccination based on their educational qualification (p=1.56624E-20) and age (p=8.53956E-18), but no significant difference was noticed based on their religion (p=0.05). There was a significant difference in the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination amongst the pregnant women based on their educational qualification (p=3.22221E-11) and age (p=0.001473), but no significant difference was observed based on their religion (p=0.23). Conclusion: The general public needs to be sensitized on COVID-19 and any related pandemic at every gathering, e.g., churches, mosques, hospitals, etc. Health systems need to develop national surveillance systems to collect up-to-date clinical, virological, and epidemiological information on trends in human infection with seasonal influenza viruses. Health systems are also advised to keep up-to-date on the latest information concerning pandemics from trusted global sources e.g. World Health Organization (WHO), national sources e.g. Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

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“…In a related study, 94.5% of participants displayed a strong understanding, 3.7% had an average understanding, and only 1.8% showed poor knowledge, with a mean score of 18.0 ± 3.18. 21…”

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Unraveling the Interplay between Postnatal Mothers' Expertise in Neonatal Care amid the COVID-19 Pandemic and Media Consumption

Kannappan,

Alva

2024

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU

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Background The arrival of a newborn is a source of joy and optimism, whereas the loss of an infant is a profoundly tragic event for families worldwide. During the initial days of life, infants demand meticulous care, especially during the critical 1- to 28-day period when they are more vulnerable to infections, necessitating heightened protection and security. In the context of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, mothers and caregivers have become increasingly cautious regarding the care of newborns. This study aims to assess the knowledge level of postnatal mothers regarding neonatal care and their utilization of mass media during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods Conducted in a tertiary care setting, this study used a descriptive correlation design with 46 primiparous mothers chosen through purposive sampling. The evaluation of mothers' knowledge about newborn care utilized a self-reported questionnaire, whereas a checklist was used to gauge their use of mass media. Results The study revealed that 60.9% of mothers utilize mass media for more than 6 hours daily. Among the participants, 63% demonstrated adequate knowledge of newborn care, whereas 37% exhibited inadequate knowledge. Additionally, the study indicated a weak negative correlation between mass media usage and postnatal mothers' knowledge of newborn care (r = − 0.034). The type of family (p = 0.023) was significantly associated with postnatal mothers' knowledge (p > 0.05). Conclusions The findings suggest a correlation between mass media usage and postnatal mothers' knowledge of newborn care. However, no discernible relationship was identified between mass media usage and mothers' awareness of neonatal care during the COVID-19 pandemic. This may indicate that the content disseminated through mass media during the pandemic did not sufficiently emphasize neonatal care, potentially resulting in a limited impact on mothers' awareness in this specific domain.

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Awareness and understanding of COVID-19 among pregnant woman in Northern India

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References 13 publications

Utility of telemedicine for providing Obstetrics and Gynecology services during the COVID-19 pandemic—A single center experience from a tertiary care teaching hospital located in South India

Utility of telemedicine for providing Obstetrics and Gynecology services during the COVID-19 pandemic—A single center experience from a tertiary care teaching hospital located in South India

Knowledge, Perception and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination Amongst Pregnant Women in Adena, Kwara State, Nigeria

Unraveling the Interplay between Postnatal Mothers' Expertise in Neonatal Care amid the COVID-19 Pandemic and Media Consumption

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