Document Type : Original Article
Authors
- Masoumeh Baghalishahi 1
- Shahrzad Sadat Eftekharvaghefi 2
- Vida Mirzaie 3
- Hossein Bonakchi 4
- Mona Saheli 5
1 Department of Anatomical Sciences, and Pathology and Stem Cell Research Centre, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
2 Pathology and Stem Cell Research Centre, Physiology Research Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
3 Department of Anatomical Sciences, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
4 Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Paramedical Science, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5 1. Department of Anatomical Sciences, and Pathology and Stem Cell Research Centre, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
Abstract
Background and Objectives
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, is being classified as a pandemic and has influenced all aspects of human life. Although some groups, such as pregnant women, are at higher risk, the information on COVID-19 effects on pregnancy has remained limited yet.
Methods
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the fetal mortality rate. The delivery status of all asymptomatic pregnant women hospitalized in 5 hospitals located in Kerman city, Iran, were checked three months before and three months during this pandemic.
Results
According to the results, compared to the Non-COVID-19, the COVID-19 period increased fetal mortality rate with an odds ratio of 1.40 (95% CI: 1.14-1.72), meaning that the coronavirus could increase the risk of fetal death by 40 percent.
Conclusion
The evidence suggests that more careful and accurate screening approaches are needed for asymptomatic pregnant individuals to avoid risks to the fetus and mother.
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