Ahmed, M., Ahmed, N., Goda, S., Osman, H. (2023). Barriers to regular antenatal follow up among pregnant women during corona virus pandemic. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 11(36), 222-229. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2023.198714.1540
Mona R Ahmed; Nabila Taha Ahmed; Shaimaa Mohammed Goda; Heba Atef Osman. "Barriers to regular antenatal follow up among pregnant women during corona virus pandemic". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 11, 36, 2023, 222-229. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2023.198714.1540
Ahmed, M., Ahmed, N., Goda, S., Osman, H. (2023). 'Barriers to regular antenatal follow up among pregnant women during corona virus pandemic', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 11(36), pp. 222-229. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2023.198714.1540
Ahmed, M., Ahmed, N., Goda, S., Osman, H. Barriers to regular antenatal follow up among pregnant women during corona virus pandemic. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2023; 11(36): 222-229. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2023.198714.1540
Barriers to regular antenatal follow up among pregnant women during corona virus pandemic
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