Barriers to regular antenatal follow up among pregnant women during corona virus pandemic | ||
| Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Article 20, Volume 11, Issue 36 - Serial Number 1, March 2023, Pages 222-229 PDF (734.9 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/asnj.2023.198714.1540 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mona R Ahmed* 1; Nabila Taha Ahmed2; Shaimaa Mohammed Goda3; Heba Atef Osman4 | ||
| 1Lecturer of Obstetric & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt | ||
| 2Professor of Obstetric & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt | ||
| 3Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt. | ||
| 4Lecturer of Women Health and Obstetrics Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the delivery of regular services, which might have an impact on pregnant women's use of antenatal care (ANC). Aim: Assess barriers to regular antenatal follow up among pregnant women during corona virus pandemic Design: Descriptive exploratory cross sectional research design. Setting: The study was carried out at two MCH centers from Assuit city and three villages from Assuit district. Sample: 350 pregnant women. Study tool: A structured interview questionnaire. Results: There was statistically significant difference between urban and rural in relation to distance and transportation problems, lack of income ,lack of awareness about ANC& Fear of getting Covid-19 infection with p-value .001,.005,005 respectively . Conclusion: Fear of getting Covid- 19 infection, distance and transportation problems and lack of income are the most common barriers to irregular attendance of ANC visits duringCovid-9 Pandemic Recommendations: Community awareness campaigns for women regarding importance of antenatal care through various mass media | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Antenatal care; Barriers &COVID19 Pandemic | ||
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