April 16, 2021

Effect of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Pregnancy Outcomes in an Inner-City Black Patient Population

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Public Health Policy and Practice

Keywords (Tags): disparities, pregnancy

• No statistical differences in obstetric or neonatal outcomes were observed between SARS-CoV-2 positive and negative individuals in a cohort study of predominantly Black pregnant women in Brooklyn (n=335). On admission, most (86%) patients who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 were asymptomatic, and remained asymptomatic throughout their time in the hospital. Rates of preterm birth, cesarean delivery, vaginal delivery, vaginal birth after cesarean, birthweight, APGAR scores, and percentage of neonates requiring resuscitation were similar between the two groups. Prevalence of comorbidities between the two groups were also similar.

Liu et al. (Apr 15, 2021). Effect of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Pregnancy Outcomes in an Inner-City Black Patient Population. Journal of Community Health. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-021-00988-z