Use of cell phones in the transmission of preventive messages about COVID-19 to pregnant women in Yucatan, Mexico. Preliminary data

Abstract

Objective. Present a strategy to rescue pregnant women from the pandemic through the use of mobile technology, to explore their health status and provide preventive information to limit damage. Methodology. Descriptive, cross-sectional study. Pregnant women from two municipalities of Yucatan participated. Based on national guidelines and direct questions to a sample of pregnant women, infographics were prepared on the main warning signs and most common questions about COVID-19, respectively. The infographics were sent to each pregnant woman's cell phone. Descriptive statistics were used and tables, graphs and figures were prepared to present the results. Contribution. 330 pregnant women were identified, of which 50 (15.1%) have already received infographics. The main doubts of a sample of 13 (3.9%) pregnant women about COVID-19 were: if something can happen to their baby if they get COVID-19, 13 (100%); if you can give COVID-19 to your baby in the hospital, 12 (92.3%); what measures to take and how to prevent COVID19, 12 (92.3%); risks in childbirth if you get COVID-19, 7 (53.8%). It is important to continue with preventive information through digital means to improve the knowledge of pregnant women and prevent the risk of contagion. This study contributes to reduce the maternal mortality.