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OBJECTIVE: Understanding the local characteristics and statistics related to stillbirths may be the first step in a series of strategies associated with a reduction in stillbirth ratio. The aim of this study was to estimate the fetal mortality ratio and evaluate the investigation processes related to the causes of death, comparing the investigation according to the specific cause of death. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was retrospectively conducted in 10 tertiary obstetric care centers. Medical records of women with stillbirth managed between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2018 were analyzed and classified, according to sociodemographic characteristics, and gestational and childbirth data, culminating in stillbirth. The stillbirth ratio and its causes were presented in proportions for the study period and individually for each health facility. RESULTS: Cases of 3390 stillbirths were analyzed. The stillbirth ratio varied from 10.74/1000 live births (LBs) in 2009 to 9.31/1000 in 2018. "Intrauterine hypoxia and asphyxia" (ICD-10 P20) and "unspecific causes of death" (ICD-10 P95) represented 40.8% of the causes of death. Investigation for TORCHS and diabetes occurred in 90.8% and 61.4% of deaths, respectively. Placental and necroscopic tests were performed in 36.6% of the cases. CONCLUSION: The adoption of a rational and standardized investigation of stillbirth remains an unmet need; the use of additional tests and examinations are lacking, especially when unspecific causes are attributed.
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BACKGROUND: Pregnant and postpartum women infected by COVID-19 are at increased risk of adverse outcomes, including negative effects on their mental health. Brazilian maternal mortality rate due to COVID-19 is 2.5 times higher than overall mortality rates. This study aimed to understand how pregnant/postpartum women experienced the COVID-19 suspicion/investigation or confirmed infection in different Brazilian cities, the pandemic's consequences to women and their families, and their needs to improve maternal health services during public health emergencies. METHODS: We conducted a qualitative study with 27 women with COVID-19 and 6 of their family members, as part of a multicenter study among 15 maternity hospitals in Brazil. We applied in-depth interviews through telephone calls when women received the diagnostic or had a suspect infection and after 60 days. Another semi-structured interview was applied to their close family members. The interviews were considered through thematic analysis. RESULTS: From the thematic content analysis three major themes emerged from the first and second interviews: (Cucinotta and Vanelli, 2020) assistance received by the woman and newborn in the medical services; (World Health Organization (WHO) 2021) stigma/fear of contamination from health workers and from family and friends reported by the women; (Allotey et al., 2020) the COVID-19 pandemic impact. CONCLUSION: Before the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine, pregnant women experienced fear of death, hospitalization, quarantine, loss of family members, and financial repercussions, resulting in physical, psychological, and socioeconomic impacts on these women's lives.
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COVID-19 , Gestantes , Pesquisa Qualitativa , Humanos , Feminino , COVID-19/prevenção & controle , COVID-19/psicologia , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Gravidez , Brasil/epidemiologia , Adulto , Gestantes/psicologia , SARS-CoV-2 , Família/psicologia , Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez/psicologia , Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez/prevenção & controle , Vacinação/psicologia , Vacinação/estatística & dados numéricosRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: To compare maternal and perinatal outcomes among women with obesity, overweight, and normal body mass index, associated with COVID-19 infection during pregnancy and postpartum. METHOD: Prospective Cohort Study, within the REBRACO (Brazilian Network of COVID-19 in Pregnancy) multicenter initiative. Confirmed positive cases of SARS-CoV-2 were included, and women categorized into three groups according to their pre-pregnancy BMI: obesity (BMI ≥ 30), overweight (BMI <30 but >25), and normal BMI. Sociodemographic, clinical, and obstetric characteristics and different maternal and perinatal outcomes were compared, and a multiple regression analysis was performed to investigate factors independently associated with adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. RESULTS: Two hundred eighty-nine women positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection were considered, and 202 had available data on maternal BMI for the current analysis. Overall, 72 (35.6%)obese, 68 (33.6%) overweight, and 60 (29.7%) normal BMI. Obesity was associated with increased adverse clinical outcomes including sepsis (P = 0.02), acute respiratory distress syndrome (P = 0.002), and the need for mechanical ventilation (P = 0.044). Considering perinatal outcomes, a multiple regression model confirmed obesity as an independent factor associated with adverse results (adjusted odds ratio 3.73, 95% CI 1.54-9.08). CONCLUSION: Obesity and overweight were associated with worse clinical outcomes, severe/critical COVID-19, and adverse perinatal outcomes.
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COVID-19 , Complicações na Gravidez , Gravidez , Feminino , Humanos , Sobrepeso/complicações , Sobrepeso/epidemiologia , Estudos de Coortes , Resultado da Gravidez/epidemiologia , Índice de Massa Corporal , Estudos Prospectivos , COVID-19/epidemiologia , COVID-19/complicações , SARS-CoV-2 , Obesidade/complicações , Obesidade/epidemiologia , Período Pós-PartoRESUMO
Brazil presented a very high number of maternal deaths and evident delays in healthcare. We aimed at evaluating the characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infection and associated outcomes in the obstetric population. We conducted a prospective cohort study in 15 Brazilian centers including symptomatic pregnant or postpartum women with suspected COVID-19 from Feb/2020 to Feb/2021. Women were followed from suspected infection until the end of pregnancy. We analyzed maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes associated with confirmed COVID-19 infection and SARS, determining unadjusted risk ratios. In total, 729 symptomatic women with suspected COVID-19 were initially included. Among those investigated for COVID-19, 51.3% (n = 289) were confirmed COVID-19 and 48% (n = 270) were negative. Initially (before May 15th), only 52.9% of the suspected cases were tested and it was the period with the highest proportion of ICU admission and maternal deaths. Non-white ethnicity (RR 1.78 [1.04-3.04]), primary schooling or less (RR 2.16 [1.21-3.87]), being overweight (RR 4.34 [1.04-19.01]) or obese (RR 6.55 [1.57-27.37]), having public prenatal care (RR 2.16 [1.01-4.68]), planned pregnancies (RR 2.09 [1.15-3.78]), onset of infection in postpartum period (RR 6.00 [1.37-26.26]), chronic hypertension (RR 2.15 [1.37-4.10]), pre-existing diabetes (RR 3.20 [1.37-7.46]), asthma (RR 2.22 [1.14-4.34]), and anaemia (RR 3.15 [1.14-8.71]) were associated with higher risk for SARS. The availability of tests and maternal outcomes varied throughout the pandemic period of the study; the beginning was the most challenging period, with worse outcomes. Socially vulnerable, postpartum and previously ill women were more likely to present SARS related to COVID-19.
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COVID-19 , Pandemias , Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez , Brasil/epidemiologia , COVID-19/diagnóstico , COVID-19/epidemiologia , COVID-19/terapia , Feminino , Humanos , Morte Materna , Período Pós-Parto , Gravidez , Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez/diagnóstico , Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez/epidemiologia , Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez/terapia , Estudos Prospectivos , SARS-CoV-2/isolamento & purificaçãoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of preeclampsia among cases of COVID-19 infection during pregnancy and the association between both conditions, in a multicenter cohort of Brazilian women with respiratory symptoms. STUDY DESIGN: Ancillary analysis of the Brazilian Network of COVID-19 in Obstetrics (REBRACO) study. We performed a nested case-control analysis selecting all women with COVID-19 and compared outcomes between women with and without PE. MAIN OUTCOMES: Maternal, gestational, and clinical characteristics and perinatal outcomes. MEASURES: Prevalence ratio (PR) and its 95%CI for each of the predictors and outcomes. RESULTS: A total of 203 women were included: 21 (10.3%) in PE group and 182 (89.7%) in non-PE group. Preeclampsia was not different among women with and without COVID-19 (10.3% vs 13.1%, p-value = 0.41), neither complication such as eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Chronic hypertension (33.4%) (p < 0.01) and obesity (60.0%) (p = 0.03) were the most frequent comorbidities in PE group, and they were significantly more frequent in this group. Women with PE had more cesarean section (RR 5.54 [1.33 - 23.14]) and their neonates were more frequently admitted to neonatal intensive care unit (PR 2.46[1.06 - 5.69]), most likely due to preterm-birth-related complications. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of PE among women with COVID-19 infection during pregnancy was around 10%; women with COVID-19 and a history of chronic hypertension or obesity are more likely to have preeclampsia. Cesarean section is increased among women with PE and COVID-19, with increased rates of neonatal admission to intensive care units, mostly due to prematurity.
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COVID-19 , Hipertensão , Pré-Eclâmpsia , Complicações na Gravidez , Brasil/epidemiologia , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Cesárea , Feminino , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Obesidade , Pré-Eclâmpsia/diagnóstico , Pré-Eclâmpsia/epidemiologia , Gravidez , Resultado da Gravidez/epidemiologiaRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical, epidemiological and laboratory aspects of SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy and postpartum in 16 maternity hospitals. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: A prospective multicentre study, with five axes. First, the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among women admitted for childbirth will be described in a cross-sectional study. Second, maternal and perinatal outcomes will be assessed in a prospective cohort study including pregnant or postpartum women with suspected COVID-19. Third, a cohort of positive COVID-19 cases with sampling of a variety of biological material. Histopathological and viral analysis of biological maternal and neonatal samples will be performed, and the assessment of nutritional variables to evaluate the association between vitamin D and severity of infection. Fourth, a monitoring and evaluation committee to collect relevant healthcare information and plan actions in centres facing the pandemic. Furthermore, qualitative studies will be performed to study pregnant women, their families and health professionals. Fifth, an ecological study will monitor the number of live births, stillbirths and other outcomes to explore any trend among the periods before, during and after the pandemic. Data will systematically be collected in an electronic platform following standardised operational procedures. For quantitative study components, an appropriate statistical approach will be used for each analysis. For qualitative data, in-depth interviews recorded in audio will be transcribed, checking the text obtained with the recording. Subsequently, thematic analysis with the aid of the NVivo programme will be performed. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Ethical approval was obtained (letters of approval numbers 4.047.168, 4.179.679 and 4.083.988). All women will be fully informed to sign the consent form before enrolment in the study. Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.
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COVID-19 , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Estudos Multicêntricos como Assunto , Parto , Gravidez , Estudos Prospectivos , SARS-CoV-2RESUMO
INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 pandemic posed major challenges in obstetric health care services. Preparedness, development, and implementation of new protocols were part of the needed response. This study aims to describe the strategies implemented and the perspectives of health managers on the challenges to face the pandemic in 16 different maternity hospitals that comprise a multicenter study in Brazil, called REBRACO (Brazilian network of COVID-19 during pregnancy). METHODS: Mixed-method study, with quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative data on the infrastructure of the units, maternal and perinatal health indicators, modifications on staff and human resources, from January to July/2020. Also, information on total number of cases, and availability for COVID-19 testing. A qualitative study by purposeful and saturation sampling was undertaken with healthcare managers, to understand perspectives on local challenges in facing the pandemic. RESULTS: Most maternities early implemented their contingency plan. REBRACO centers reported 338 confirmed COVID-19 cases among pregnant and post-partum women up to July 2020. There were 29 maternal deaths and 15 (51.8%) attributed to COVID-19. All maternities performed relocation of beds designated to labor ward, most (75%) acquired mechanical ventilators, only the minority (25%) installed new negative air pressure rooms. Considering human resources, around 40% hired extra health professionals and increased weekly workload and the majority (68.7%) also suspended annual leaves. Only one center implemented universal screening for childbirth and 6 (37.5%) implemented COVID-19 testing for all suspected cases, while around 60% of the centers only tested moderate/severe cases with hospital admission. Qualitative results showed that main challenges experienced were related to the fear of the virus, concerns about reliability of evidence and lack of resources, with a clear need for mental health support among health professionals. CONCLUSION: Study findings suggest that maternities of the REBRACO initiative underwent major changes in facing the pandemic, with limitations on testing, difficulties in infrastructure and human resources. Leadership, continuous training, implementation of evidence-based protocols and collaborative initiatives are key to transpose the fear of the virus and ascertain adequate healthcare inside maternities, especially in low and middle-income settings. Policy makers need to address the specificities in considering reproductive health and childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic and prioritize research and timely testing availability.
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Teste para COVID-19 , COVID-19 , Pandemias , Parto , Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez , SARS-CoV-2 , Adulto , COVID-19/diagnóstico , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Feminino , Pessoal de Saúde , Humanos , Gravidez , Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez/diagnóstico , Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez/epidemiologiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: Eclampsia results in high morbidity and mortality, so it is important to identify clinical and laboratorial aspects that may be useful as potential markers to differentiate women at higher risk. Thus, we aim to identify, among women with preeclampsia, aspects that may increase the risk to develop eclampsia. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. The records of patients delivered at Hospital São Lucas/PUCRS were reviewed retrospectively; 733 pregnant women with hypertension were analyzed; 329 had preeclampsia, and 45 eclampsia. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Serum uric acid levels and protein excretion in women that develop eclampsia. RESULTS: Patients with eclampsia had higher serum uric acid levels and protein excretion, systolic and diastolic blood pressure; were more likely to have cesarean section and had worst perinatal outcomes. The combination of uric acid above 5.9â¯mg/dL and protein/creatinine ratio over 4.9 had a striking association with eclampsia (pâ¯≤â¯0.001). The occurrence of HELLP syndrome was significantly different between groups, with a higher incidence among women who developed eclampsia (OR 6.5; 95%CI, 3.2-13.2; pâ¯<â¯0.001). CONCLUSION: Our data suggest that the combination of high levels of maternal serum uric acid and proteinuria are strongly associated with the development of eclamptic crises.
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Eclampsia/etiologia , Proteinúria/urina , Ácido Úrico/sangue , Adulto , Biomarcadores/sangue , Biomarcadores/urina , Distribuição de Qui-Quadrado , Creatinina/sangue , Progressão da Doença , Feminino , Síndrome HELLP/sangue , Humanos , Pré-Eclâmpsia/etiologia , Gravidez , Resultado da Gravidez/epidemiologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Esta revisão destaca a importância da inclusão da cistite intersticial na lista de possíveis doenças que estejam envolvidas na gênese da dor pélvica crônica, além de sua adequada investigação diagnóstica e tratamento. Foi feita uma revisão bibliográfica não sistemática sobre o tema abordado , utilizando-se a base de dados do Medline. Na paciente com dor pélvica crônica deve-se suspeitar de cistite intersticial quando, associado à dor, exixtir a queixa de urgência, frequência miccional aumentada. A investigação ser feita com cistoscopia, teste do potássio e avaliação urodinâmica. A cicstite intersticial é um distúrbio crônico do trato urinário inferior. Não há medicação curativa para essa patologia, porém um tratamento de alívio dos sintomas pode proporcionar uma melhora na qualidade de vida.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Cistite Intersticial/diagnóstico , Cistite Intersticial/terapia , Dor Pélvica/etiologiaRESUMO
O artigo tem por objetivo revisar os diferentes métodos para o diagnóstico de infecção urogenital por Chlamydia trachomatis. O método utilizado foi à revisão de literatura médica especializada e concluiu-se que na escolha do método diagnóstico deve-se considerar a sensibilidade e especificidade da técnica pretendida, a individualidade do caso e a adequação aos recursos disponíveis. O exame cultural para Chlamydia trachomati constitui-se no teste padrão, por apresentar a melhor especificidade na detecção da infecção. Entretanto, estudos recentes sugerem que as técnicas de amplificação de ácido nucléico têm demonstrado maior sensibilidade e especificidade semelhante ao teste cultural.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Técnicas de Laboratório Clínico , Chlamydia trachomatis , Infecções por Chlamydia , Sistema UrogenitalRESUMO
O objetivo deste artigo é determinar o perfil da paciente atendida na Sala de Admissão do Hospital São Lucas da PUCRS (HSL). Sugerir rotinas de atendimento em nosso serviço a fim de dinamizar a atuação dos profissionais envolvidos no mesmo. O método utilizado foi o estudo de casos, retrospectivo, de 1065 pacientes atendidas na Sala de Admissão do Centro Obstétrico (CO) do HSL, entre os meses de Setembro e Outubro do ano 2001. Entre as 1065 pacientes estudadas, 86 eram gestantes. No total, 25,4 eram procedentes de Viamão, 69,8 de POA e 4,9 de outras procedências. A raça predominantes foi a branca, com 73,1 dos atendimentos. A média de idade foi de 24,82 anos. Da amostra estudada 82,1 mão apresentaram indicações para internação hospitalar, e 9,9 internaram por trabalho de parto, 3 por ruptura prematura das membranas, 0,5 para indução eletiva do parto, 1,2 por patologia materna, 0,3 por morte fetal e 3,1 por outras causas. O perfil desenhado acima nos fornece uma visão da realidade do nosso serviço, porém é preciso uma continuidade na coleta e armazenamento computadorizado dos dados e na sua análise, a fim de que rotinas elaboradas com maior precisão possam ser sugeridas para melhorar a dinâmica dos profissionais envolvidos no atendimento das gestantes.