Title of article
Pregnancy Implication Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author/Authors
Baghalishahi ، Masoumeh Department of Anatomical Sciences - and Pathology and Stem Cell Research Centre, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Dabiri ، Shahriar Department of Pathology - Pathology and Stem Cell Research Center, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Eftekharvaghefi ، Shahrzad Sadat Department of Physiology and Pharmacology - Pathology and Stem Cell Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Research Center, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Mirzaie ، Vida Department of Anatomical Sciences - Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Bonakchi ، Hossein Department of Biostatistics - Faculty of Paramedical Science - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Saheli ، Mona Department of Anatomical Sciences - and Pathology and Stem Cell Research Centre, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine - Kerman University of Medical Sciences
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158
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164
Abstract
Background: COVID-19 that is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, is being classified as a pandemic and has influenced all aspects of human life. Although some groups, such as pregnant women, are at higher risk, the information on COVID-19 effects on pregnancy has remained limited yet.Methods: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the fetal mortality rate (FMR). The delivery status of all asymptomatic pregnant women hospitalized in 5 hospitals located in Kerman city, Iran, were checked three months before and three months during this pandemic.Results: According to the results, compared to the non-COVID-19, the COVID-19 period increased FMR with an odds ratio of 1.40 (95% CI: 1.14-1.72), meaning that the coronavirus could increase the risk of fetal death by 40%.Conclusion: The evidence suggests that more careful and accurate screening approaches are needed for asymptomatic pregnant individuals to avoid risks to the fetus and mother.
Keywords
Fetal death , COVID , 19 , Coronavirus , Coronavirus Disease , Pandemic , Pregnant women
Journal title
Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences (JKMU)
Journal title
Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences (JKMU)
Record number
2771050
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