RESUMO
The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System-Zika Postpartum Emergency Response study, implemented in Puerto Rico during the Zika virus outbreak (2016-2017) and after Hurricanes Irma and María (2017-2018), collected pregnancy-related data using postpartum hospital-based surveys and telephone follow-up surveys. Response rates of 75% or more were observed across five study surveys. The study informed programs, increased the Puerto Rico Department of Health's capacity to conduct maternalâinfant health surveillance, and demonstrated the effectiveness of this methodology for collecting data during public health emergencies. (Am J Public Health. 2022;112(4):574-578. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306687).
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Infecção por Zika virus , Zika virus , Emergências , Feminino , Humanos , Período Pós-Parto , Gravidez , Saúde Pública , Porto Rico/epidemiologia , Inquéritos e Questionários , Vitaminas , Infecção por Zika virus/epidemiologiaRESUMO
We examined pregnant women's use of personal protective measures to prevent mosquito bites during the 2016-2017 Zika outbreak in Puerto Rico. Healthcare provider counseling on recommended measures was associated with increased use of insect repellent among pregnant women but not with wearing protective clothing.
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Mordeduras e Picadas/prevenção & controle , Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez , Infecção por Zika virus , Adulto , Surtos de Doenças , Feminino , Humanos , Repelentes de Insetos , Mosquitos Vetores/virologia , Gravidez , Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez/epidemiologia , Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez/prevenção & controle , Roupa de Proteção , Porto Rico/epidemiologia , Adulto Jovem , Zika virus , Infecção por Zika virus/epidemiologia , Infecção por Zika virus/prevenção & controleRESUMO
We examined condom use throughout pregnancy during the Zika outbreak in Puerto Rico during 2016. Overall, <25% of women reported consistent condom use during pregnancy. However, healthcare provider counseling was associated with a 3-fold increase in consistent use, reinforcing the value of provider counseling in Zika prevention efforts.