Pregnancy in COVID-19 – Anxiety overtakes happiness

Gupta, Deepti

We retrospectively analyzed our data of all the antenatal patients coming to the OPD of our clinic. Thermal screening of corona was done at the entry point, and pro forma as per the ICMR guidelines was filled. Only patients with a pre-booked appointment were given consultation by the doctor, and only the patient was allowed to enter the clinic. No attendants were allowed to accompany. The patient was examined by the doctor with an N95 mask, head cap, eye shield, face shield, gloves, and long apron. Fetal Doppler probe was sanitized before and after use. Once the consultation was over, the whole clinic was sanitized. This was followed by every patient. Their queries were noted and answered. Their satisfaction score was analyzed on a scale of 0-10. A total of 52 pregnant patients who visited our clinic during this lockdown period of 54 days (from March 24, 2020, to May 17, 2020) were taken in the study. The patients were examined, and all their queries were answered. The patient satisfaction score related to the approach toward attending and examining the patient and replies given by the doctor was evaluated on a scale of 0-10 at the time of exit from the clinic. The score of 7-10 was considered satisfactory, 4-7 was average, and <3 is unsatisfactory. Out of 52 patients, 12 gave score of 10, 13 gave score of 9, 15 gave score of 8, 3 gave score of 7, and 9 patient gave score of 5 which were the lowest score given by the patient. The mean score of 52 patients calculated was 8.13. This score is considered satisfactory.