Knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women assisted by Primary Health Care about COVID-19

Authors

  • Marina Teles de Souza FederalUniversity of Delta do Parnaíba
  • Fernando Lopes e Silva-Júnior Universidade Federal do Piauí (UFPI)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.28998/rpss.e02308009esp

Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant women were greatly affected, from behavioral to psychological aspects, in view of the uncertainties that permeate the context of the new disease.  Objective: to analyze the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about COVID-19.  Methods: an observational, analytical and cross-sectional study was conducted, with a sample of pregnant women (n= 70), registered in the Primary Health Care of Parnaíba-PI. Data collection was extended from April to October 2021, based on a questionnaire composed of three main parts: information on sociodemographic characteristics, obstetric /medical history and knowledge of  the ATTITUDE of COVID-19.  The statistical analysis was descriptive by reading the absolute (N) and relative (%) frequencies, using the chi-square and binomial tests to test the hypothesis of association between the levels of knowledge and attitude of pregnant women with sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics, adopting a  significance level of 5%, P-0.05.  Results: Only a significant association was detected between the variables attitude and marital status, with single women having a higher rate of negative attitude towards COVID-19. Conclusion: Although most study participants have adequate knowledge and positive attitude about COVID-19, they are concerned about their health and their babies

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Author Biographies

Marina Teles de Souza, FederalUniversity of Delta do Parnaíba

Graduada em Odontologia pela Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) e mestra em Ciências e Saúde pela Universidade Federal do Piauí (UFPI). CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/7554232789054478 / ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2694-4440

Fernando Lopes e Silva-Júnior, Universidade Federal do Piauí (UFPI)

Graduuado em Educação Física pela Universidade Estadual do Piauí (UESPI) e em Direito pelo Instituto Camillo Filho (ICF); mestre e doutor em Educação Física pela Universidade Católica de Brasília (UCB), com pós-doutorado pela Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Professor Adjunto da Universidade Federal do Piauí (UFPI). CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/0501010210009902 / ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0273-6738

Published

2024-02-08

How to Cite

Souza, M. T. de ., & Silva-Júnior, F. L. e . (2024). Knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women assisted by Primary Health Care about COVID-19. Revista Portal: Saúde E Sociedade, 8(Especial). https://doi.org/10.28998/rpss.e02308009esp