Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic and Lockdown on Complications Encountered by Pregnant Women in Akure, Nigeria

International Journal of Medical Science

© 2021 by SSRG - IJMS Journal

Volume 8 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2021

Authors : Oluwadamisi Tayo-Ladega, Abdullahi Taye Mohammed

10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V8I4P103

How to Cite?

Oluwadamisi Tayo-Ladega, Abdullahi Taye Mohammed, "Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic and Lockdown on Complications Encountered by Pregnant Women in Akure, Nigeria," SSRG International Journal of Medical Science, vol. 8,  no. 4, pp. 12-15, 2021. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V8I4P103

Abstract:

This study examined the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown on the complications that were encountered among pregnant women. There were two categories of patients for this study: the pregnant women that visited the hospitals before the lockdown and those that visited the hospitals during or after the lockdown. From the total of 197 women surveyed, the first category consists of 98 respondents, and the second category consists of 99 respondents. In the first category, the percentage of Anemia was significantly lesser (63.5%) than in the second category (80.6%) and with a p-value of 0.01. Also, in the first category, epigastric pain was significantly lesser (15.6%) than the second category (68.3%) and with a p-value < 0.05. Hypotension and vomiting were significantly higher in the second category than in the first category. About 84% of women in the first category had flu-related symptoms such as dizziness and muscle ache compared to 43.9% and 45.9% in the second category with a p-value <0.05. In conclusion, the decision of forceful lockdown to curtail the spread of Covid-19 has a significant influence on the complications encountered during pregnancy, and as a result, many women have anxiety. The proper management of pregnancy and childbirth after lockdown is crucial to reduce the negative effects that may arise.

Keywords:

COVID-19; Pandemic; Lockdown; Pregnancy Issues.

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