ASSESSMENT OF THE VOLUME OF PERINATAL CARE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN A SEPARATE REGION

An evidence-based approach is needed to improve the quality of care for mothers and newborns, prevent infections, and combat pandemics. The aim is to assess the volume of perinatal care during the COVID-19 pandemic in a separate region of Ukraine (using the Ivano-Frankivsk region as an example). Materials and methods of research. Statistical analysis of cases was carried out based on data from the electronic integrated disease surveillance system (EIDSS) and data from the "Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Perinatal Center" (RPC). Data from the State Statistics Service of Ukraine and statistical documents from the Ministry of Health of Ukraine were used. Bibliosemantic, analytical, statistical, and conceptual methods were used. The research period is 2020–2023. Results. The shortcomings of providing perinatal medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic include incompleteness of statistical reporting, insufficient provision of diagnostic and treatment tools (test systems, means for respiratory support, etc.), inadequate methodological and informational support for doctors regarding the management of pregnant women with COVID-19 (especially in the initial stages of the pandemic), organizational shortcomings (insufficient compliance with sanitary and epidemiological regulations, as evidenced by 9 cases of pregnant medical staff and 8 cases of positive COVID-19 tests in newborns). Conclusion. The identified shortcomings indicate the need to improve the provision of perinatal care in the event of possible future pandemics.