Healthcare Provider Narratives of the Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Pregnant and Parenting Youth in Canada
A Qualitative Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15500960 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Salima Meherali (0000-0002-8132-8600, University of Alberta, corresponding author), Mariam Ahmad (0009-0002-2893-6946, University of Alberta), Amyna Ismail Rehmani (0000-0003-4434-8941, University of Alberta), Amber Hussain (0000-0003-0353-1117, University of Alberta), Saba Nisa (0009-0009-6818-9907, University of Alberta), Simone Lebeuf (0009-0004-0866-6891, University of Alberta), Sarah Munro (0000-0002-3884-6592, University of Washington), Clare Ashton (0000-0001-7896-8781), Chandra Ashton (Terra Centre, Edmonton, AB T5N 3A2, Canada), Zohra Lassi (0000-0002-5350-6334, The University of Adelaide), Ashley Vandermorris (0000-0002-6976-8590, University of Toronto), Hasina Samji (0000-0002-4555-7609, University of British Columbia), Wendy Norman (0000-0003-4340-7882, University of British Columbia) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 1419-1419 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-26 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph21111419 |
| PMID | 39595686 |
| OpenAlex | W4403844744 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 27 |
The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant challenges for healthcare providers working with pregnant and parenting youth. However, the impacts of the pandemic on this population and healthcare services from the perspective of healthcare providers are not well documented in Canada. We examined the narratives and experiences of healthcare providers regarding these impacts and explored the challenges to service provision. Using a qualitative interpretative description (ID) approach, we recruited 25 health and service providers from Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia for individual qualitative interviews. Our analysis resulted in three themes: complexities of health service provision during COVID-19, healthcare providers' accounts of impacts on pregnant and parenting youth, and leveraging challenges into opportunities for service provision. Participants described the influence of pandemic policies and distancing measures on accessibility of health services, availability of healthcare resources and personnel, and well-being of their clients. They also reported increased mental health issues, isolation, and exacerbation of inequities within this population. Providers highlighted the role of telemedicine in ensuring some degree of continuity of care. Additionally, they commented on service adaptations to address the evolving needs of their clients. Our findings underline the need for a resilient and adaptable healthcare system that can better support the needs of vulnerable populations during crises
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Economic growth · Environmental health · Health care · Narrative · Pandemic · Qualitative research · Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 · Sociology · COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction · Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Virology
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| Highly cited | No |