Evaluating Clinical Course and Risk Factors of Infection and Demographic Characteristics of Pregnant Women with COVID-19 in Hamadan Province, West of Iran

Background: covid-19 is a new viral disease with a rapid outbreak. pregnant women are at a higher risk of contracting viral infections including covid-19. we aimed to evaluate the clinical course and risk factors of pregnant women diagnosed with covid 19 in hamadan province, west of iran. study design: a retrospective cohort studymethods: the convenience sampling was performed using 50 papers and electronic files of pregnant women diagnosed with covid-19 according to the who’s temporary guidelines. they were hospitalized in health centers and clinics of hamadan province. the data-collecting tool employed was a researcher-made questionnaire. the data were analyzed via spss software version 19. results: the mean age of pregnant women with covid 19 was estimated to be 29.20 â± 5.8 yr and their average gestational age estimated to be 28.8 â± 8.20 weeks. about 32% of them had an underlying disease, 32% a history of influenza, and 40% recently traveled to infected areas. the most common findings were ct scans and multiple mottling and ground-glass opacity chest radiology. the most common symptoms were fever, cough, and shortness of breath. about 8% of the women required icu hospitalization and the average length of hospital stay was 4.04 â± 2.38 and 29% had premature births. moreover, 28% of infected mothers had a normal delivery and 20% had a cesarean section. conclusion: early diagnosis of covid-19 disease is essential in pregnant women. because there is a possibility of worsening complications in the mother and fetus.