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A mother's perspective of consent for maternal and neonatal COVID-19 testing: can we do more?

East, N., Ramaiah, S., Morris, K. and Pathak, S. (2022) A mother's perspective of consent for maternal and neonatal COVID-19 testing: can we do more? British Journal of Midwifery. 30(7), pp. 376-382. 0969-4900.

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Abstract:
Background There is ongoing research on the effects of COVID-19 on pregnancy and whether vertical viral transmission occurs. Aims This study aimed to determine maternal opinions of COVID-19 testing for pregnant women and newborns in order to influence future clinical practice while advancing global knowledge of the impact of testing on patient experiences. Methods This service evaluation assessed the opinions of 292 pregnant women who were tested for COVID-19 along with their newborn babies using nasopharyngeal swabs and the SARS-CoV-2 reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test between 28 April and 21 May 2020. Results Many women felt their own (60%) and their baby's (61%) swab was compulsory and did not feel sufficiently informed about the risks and benefits for themselves (43%) or their baby (52%) being tested. Some women did not understand the implications of a positive test for themselves (43%) or their baby (42%). Most participants reported they would agree to themselves (97%) and their baby (86%) being tested in future pregnancies. Conclusion Communication to pregnant women regarding the COVID-19 swabbing process is critical and requires improvement. This service evaluation highlighted where women felt under-informed. These areas should be covered in more detail for consenting women for COVID-19 testing in future.
Creators:
East, N., Ramaiah, S., Morris, K. and Pathak, S.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
?? HSHEP ??
Date:
2 July 2022
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 376-382
Journal or Publication Title:
British Journal of Midwifery
Volume:
30
Number:
7
Number of Pages:
6
Language:
English
DOI:
10.12968/bjom.2022.30.7.376
ISSN:
0969-4900
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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