Maternal mortality and COVID-19: A nationwide ecological analysis from Ecuador.
Esteban Ortiz PradoJuan Sebastian Izquierdo-CondoyRaúl Fernández-NaranjoJorge Vásconez-GonzálezNathaly Izquierdo-CondoyDiana Checa-JaramilloPablo Yanchapaxi-SilvaTatiana Asmal-IturraldeMaría Gabriela Dávila RoseroSarah J CarringtonHugo Sanchez-SanMiguelPublished in: Women's health (London, England) (2024)
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted pregnant women in Ecuador during the first 14 months, particularly those with comorbidities, older age, and of indigenous ethnicity. These factors have heightened their vulnerability and susceptibility to severe COVID-19 infection and subsequent mortality. This underscores the urgency for comprehensive protective measures, including prioritization for vaccination. Further studies are needed to inform tailored prevention strategies and therapeutic interventions for these high-risk groups.