QUALITY OF LIFE IN PREGNANT WOMEN IN COVID-19 PANDEMIC TIMES

The new coronavirus (SARS-COV2), gained space worldwide quickly and lethally, and comorbid groups are more vulnerable to critical forms of the virus, due to the high risk of morbidity and mortality. To prevent further worsening, the Ministry of Health classified pregnant women and puerperal women in the COVID-19 risk group in the two weeks after delivery. This study aimed to assess the quality of life of pregnant women during a Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. This is a cross-sectional study, carried out with the participation of pregnant women during the pandemic period of COVID-19. Data collection was carried out by applying an online questionnaire on the Google Forms platform, consisting of questions for the characterization of pregnant women (age, gestational age, single or multiple pregnancies, changes in diet during pregnancy, physical activity and use of dietary supplements) and quality of life (WHOQOL-bref). Thirty pregnant women with an average age of 28 years (+/- 5.72) and an average gestational age of 27 weeks were evaluated. Regarding food, 73.3% (n=22) of the women reported having improved their diet during pregnancy and 50% said they did physical activities. It was found that most pregnant women (93.3%) had a very satisfactory quality of life. However, it is necessary that new studies with adults are carried out to guarantee a healthy pregnancy for all women during the COVID-19 pandemic.