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COVID-19 and Pregnant Women Psycho-Sociological Effects of COVID-19 in Pregnant Women in Haiti

Jean Emmanuel Buteau

Introduction and objectives: This article aims to study the psycho-sociological effects of COVID-19 in pregnant women in Haiti. In order for this study to be carried out, first of all, we have inspired previous work carried out by Professor Nicolas Berthelot; Then, we included this study in a qualitative approach while prioritizing the semistructured interview technique. Afterwards, we took a sample of (3) women who were pregnant during the COVID-19 period in Port-au-Prince. And finally, as a perspective, we found an anthropological aspect in the treatment of COVID-19 which is not yet recognized as a scientifically based treatment in Haiti.

Materials and methods: Our research object relates to the behaviors and the way in which pregnant women live in times of COVID-19. As part of this work, we conducted a semi-directive interview with three (3) female clients taken as a sample, and randomly during the COVID-19 period, in the city of Port-au-Prince, in the month of February.

Results: The results of this interview revealed to us several important elements allowing us to grasp the stakes and the magnitudes of this problem. First of all, it must be said that during the period of COVID-19, pregnant women obviously knew health principles because they read the newspapers, listened to the radio and followed social networks. This would allow them to keep informed throughout the course of this pandemic. However, this did not prevent the latter from manifesting very great psychological distress.

Conclusion: This article on the psycho-sociological effects of COVID-19 in women in Haiti, allows us to conclude by saying that psychological distress, fear, stress, anxiety in pregnant women do not come from the corona phenomenon.