Maternal and Neonatal Characteristics: a Comparison of the Pre-pandemic and Covid-19 Pandemic Period

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https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2024v14i92p13686-13701

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COVID-19, Newborn, Pregnancy, Prenatal care, Health information systems

Abstract

Objective: To compare maternal and neonatal characteristics in the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods of Covid-19 in the state of Paraná. Methods: This is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach, based on data from the Live Birth Information System for 2019 and 2020 in the state of Paraná. The data was collected in September 2022. Descriptive statistics, Pearson's chi-square test to compare the years and Cramer's V measure to assess the association between variables were used. The study was authorized under reports no. 3.032.650/2018 and no. 5.620.752/2022. Results: There were 298,818 births in Paraná. Comparing the years 2019 and 2020, there were significant differences at a 5% significance level, but when
evaluating the size and effect ratios, the association between the two years is very weak (<0.05). Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic did not affect maternal and neonatal characteristics. The results contribute to the improvement of health actions.

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Published

2025-01-27

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Silveira, G. R. da, Piran, C. M. G., Mori, M. M., Félix, V. B., Lehmkuhl, C. S. F., Teles, G. de A., Shibukawa, B. M. C., Merino, M. de F. G. L., Vieira, V. C. de L., & Furtado, M. D. (2025). Maternal and Neonatal Characteristics: a Comparison of the Pre-pandemic and Covid-19 Pandemic Period. Saúde Coletiva (Barueri), 15(92), 13686–13701. https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2024v14i92p13686-13701

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