Pregnancy outcomes before and during COVID-19 pandemic in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana: A retrospective cohort study.

Obed Duah Kwaku AsumaduMichael BoahDennis ChirawurahJoyce Aputere NdagoVida Nyagre YakongDavid Abatanie Kanligi Martin Nyaaba Adokiya

Published in: PloS one (2024)

ANC attendance and health facility delivery decreased while pregnancy complications increased during COVID-19. During disease outbreaks, outreach engagement strategies should be devised to increase access and utilization of maternal health services for marginalized and underserved populations. The capacity of health workers should be strengthened through skills training to manage adverse birth outcomes.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
public health
healthcare
mental health
health information
social media
risk factors
health promotion
type diabetes
physical activity
body mass index
adipose tissue
preterm birth
climate change