Needs and Concerns of Sexual and Reproductive Health of Pregnant Women in the Covid-19 Pandemic Publisher



Asadi L¹ ; Behboodimoghadam Z¹ ; Shirazi M² ; Moshirenia F³ ; Khorsandi B⁴
Source: Journal of Obstetrics# Gynecology and Cancer Research Published:2023

Abstract

Background & Objective: Understanding the reproductive and sexual needs of pregnant women seems to be crucial in increasing the effectiveness of services and addressing their needs and expectations. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explain the needs and concerns of reproductive and sexual health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials & Methods: This is a qualitative study with a content analysis approach. In this probe, 16 interviews were accomplished with 15 pregnant women who had been referred to pregnancy care centers. Data analysis was performed predicated on the content analysis approach using MAXQDA software version 12. Results: Based on 17 interviews conducted with pregnant women during the COVID19 pandemic, pregnant women were found to be suffering from mental disorders, fears, disrupting prenatal care, and sexual problems. Conclusion: Reproductive and sexual health of pregnant women in the Covid-19 epidemic should not be neglected and considered in health planning. © 2023, Farname Inc. All rights reserved.