Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on prenatal and postpartum patient experiences and well-being.
Kirsten A RigganAmy L WeaverGrayson AshbyLily HuangMargaret E LongVanessa E TorbensonMyra J WickMegan A AllyseEnid Y Rivera-ChiauzziPublished in: Birth (Berkeley, Calif.) (2023)
Even among this sample of socioeconomically advantaged patients, respondents indicated that the pandemic disrupted many facets of their medical care and daily life, especially social activities and postpartum support. Our findings suggest that counseling on coping and adaptation strategies for stressors and increased health systems support be part of perinatal care during public health emergencies for all demographic groups.
Keyphrases
- public health
- end stage renal disease
- healthcare
- pregnant women
- mental health
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- sars cov
- coronavirus disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- physical activity
- case report
- quality improvement
- social support
- patient reported outcomes
- pain management
- human immunodeficiency virus