Clinical and epidemiological aspects of SARS-CoV-2 infection among pregnant and postpartum women in Mozambique: a prospective cohort study.
Charles M'poca CharlesNafissa Bique OsmanDomingos ArijamaBenjamim MatinganeTomás SitoéDarlene KengaCesaltina LorenzoniElvira LuísRodolfo de Carvalho PacagnellaJahit Sacarlalnull nullPublished in: Reproductive health (2022)
The prevalence of COVID-19 in the obstetric population is higher than in the general population, and fifty percent of pregnant and postpartum women with COVID-19 infection are asymptomatic. Not having a partner and alcohol consumption were factors of greatest vulnerability to SARS-COV-2 infection. Moreover, being pregnant versus postpartum was associated with increased vulnerability to COVID-19. Data suggest that pregnant women with COVID-19 may have a higher frequency of COVID-19 infection, reinforcing the need for universal testing, adequate follow-up for this population, and increasing COVID-19 therapy facilities in Mozambique. Moreover, provide counselling during Antenatal care for COVID-19 preventive measures. However, more prospective and robust studies are needed to assess these findings.
Keyphrases
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- pregnant women
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- alcohol consumption
- climate change
- type diabetes
- risk factors
- stem cells
- palliative care
- adipose tissue
- chronic pain
- men who have sex with men
- human immunodeficiency virus
- smoking cessation
- preterm birth
- antiretroviral therapy
- replacement therapy