European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Oct 2020
The rate of SARS-CoV-2 positivity in asymptomatic pregnant women admitted to hospital for delivery: Experience of a pandemic center in Turkey.
To investigate the rate of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) positivity in asymptomatic pregnant women admitted to hospital for delivery in a Turkish pandemic center. ⋯ Healthcare professionals should be cautious in the labor and delivery of high-risk pregnant women during the pandemic period and universal testing for COVID-19 may be considered in selected populations.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Oct 2020
Being an obstetrics and gynaecology resident during the COVID-19: Impact of the pandemic on the residency training program.
to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the obstetrics and gynecology residency training program in Italy. ⋯ Among Italian residents in obstetrics and gynecology, COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a significant training impairment.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Oct 2020
Observational StudyInfluence of COVID-19 pandemic on the psychological status of infertile couples.
to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on infertile couples' emotions, anxiety and future plans. ⋯ COVID-19 pandemic itself and the recommendation to stop ART program generated higher distress levels in infertile couples. The psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic in infertility patients should not be underestimated, and a specific psychological support should be planned.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Oct 2020
Mental health amongst obstetrics and gynaecology doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results of a UK-wide study.
To explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. ⋯ Key findings include the high prevalence of mental health conditions amongst doctors, demonstration of the persistent taboo that mental health carries within the speciality and the key contributory factors to poor mental health. Further work should be done to assess if changes to the way new and updating guidelines, protocols and pathways are disseminated reduces the impact on the mental health of doctors. With the threat of a second COVID-19 peak looming, now more than ever, it is vital that steps are taken to break the stigmatisation of mental health amongst doctors, encouraging doctors to seek help when required.