Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Background and Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic considerably impacted emergency medical services (EMS), particularly in the context of maternal care. In response, government made significant investments both EMS health during pandemic. This study aims to evaluate childbirth outcomes, specifically resilient period, by analyzing long-term effects on healthcare delivery. Data Methods research analyzed key metrics related for pregnancy, including call volume, response transfer times, hospital handoff ambulance travel distances. Maternal outcomes assessed included mortality rates, institutional childbirth, home deliveries, miscarriages, vaginal complications, C-section rates. was sourced from Tamil Nadu State Control Room registry, covering historical data Jan 2017 phases 2020–2022 subsequent period 2023-24. employs time-series analysis compare distribution daily eight with average frequency pre-pandemic period. An effect size measure is then used quantify improvement metrics. Results Throughout various stages pandemic, there a notable increase volume women. Despite this, were improvements times. comparison corresponding before saw marked enhancements post phase 2023 2024. Specifically, rate dropped 19%, 37 deaths per 100,000 live births, significantly lower than national 97 births. Additionally, rates infant mortality, neonatal complicated deliveries decreased 19.35%, 17.03%, 28.02%, 19.23%, 36.05%, respectively. Conclusions: Government along sustained focus programs, appear have provided substantial support pregnant women newborns. reproductive does not seem been adversely

Language: Английский