Table 1.
Frequency of various concerns related to COVID-19 reported to obstetricians
| Items (N = 118), concerns about | Often or very often, N (%) | Occasionally, N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital visits for antenatal visits and scans | 85 (72.65%) | 29 (24.79%) |
| Methods for protection from COVID-19 | 71 (60.17%) | 37 (31.36%) |
| Social media messages | 61 (52.14%) | 34 (28.21%) |
| Safety of the infant from infection after delivery | 61 (52.14%) | 38 (32.48%) |
| Effect of COVID-19 on the unborn baby | 54 (45.76%) | 40 (33.9%) |
| Effect of COVID-19on pregnancy outcome | 53 (44.92%) | 44 (37.29%) |
| Safety of breast feeding | 52 (44.44%) | 33 (28.21%) |
| Need for caesarean section to decrease chances of COVID-19 infection | 43 (34.75%) | 53 (45.3%) |
| Having to be on leave from work due to restrictions | 40 (34.19%) | 39 (33.33%) |
| Stress related to social distancing or inability to follow social distancing due to inadequate living spaces | 39 (33.33%) | 38 (32.48%) |
| Symptoms of COVID-19 infection | 16 (13.55%) | 64 (54.24%) |
| Getting tested for COVID-19 | 15 (12.71%) | 33 (27.97%) |