EXPERIENCE OF PREGNANT AND BIRTH WOMEN CONFIRMED COVID-19 THAT HAVE BEEN TREATED IN ISOLATION AT SANGLAH GENERAL HOSPITAL

Background: The rapid and massive spread of COVID-19 infection and ineffective treatment at the community and individual levels have caused the fatality rate of this disease to be quite high. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant and maternity women are faced completely new and unusual situations and conditions. Some of the concerns for pregnant women and giving birth were confirmed by Covid-19, including; having a higher risk of contracting COVID-19, susceptibility to more severe complications and even risk of death, risk of mother-to-child transmission, and the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on both the fetus and itself. Objective: To explore the experiences of pregnant and childbirth women while receiving isolation treatment at the Sanglah Central General Hospital, Denpasar. Methods: This qualitative study discusses the experiences of pregnant women with confirmed COVID-19 during treatment in the isolation room of Sanglah Hospital. Results and Discussion: Of the 6 participants, there was 1 subject with mild COVID-19 clinical features, 2 subjects with moderate COVID- 19, and 3 subjects with severe COVID-19. The average length of stay was 21 days, with a range of 11-31 days. All participants had sufficient knowledge about COVID-19, including being pregnant and giving birth. Most of the information is obtained through browsing activities on the internet. Participants' knowledge of Covid-19 infection is quite good, mostly obtained by browsing the internet. While isolated at Sanglah Hospital, participants were very comfortable with the services and facilities provided. Doctors and paramedics communicate well with participants to reduce tension and sadness. Participants' support and communication with their families through video calls helped foster enthusiasm for healing. Conclusion: Although the participants felt shocked, fearful, and sad when they were confirmed to be infected with Covid-19 and had to isolate themselves, all of them were satisfied with the services and facilities in the isolation room. Most families and neighbourhoods are receptive and display positive behaviors that help during isolation. Hospital policies that permit husbands to accompany them in the treatment room can increase their motivation to recover. The communication between doctors and paramedics with them in the treatment room or isolation room also affects the mental condition of pregnant and postpartum women.