Perceptions of Health Care, Information, and Social Support Among Women Affected by Zika Virus Infection During Pregnancy in Two U.S. States.
Linda B SquiersShea BrownKimberlea HauserMolly LynchKatherine TreimanKara PolenJacqueline AmoozegarRosanna QuirozVan TongLisa WaddellSuzanne GilboaPublished in: Maternal and child health journal (2021)
Although participants reported satisfaction with care, they also reported high levels of anxiety and challenges coping with the uncertainties along their journeys. Study findings support the need for guidance for providers about how to talk with women about Zika virus infection during pregnancy and specifically how to discuss the uncertainties about diagnosis and outcomes.