Mortality in women of reproductive age belonging to the black and indigenous population associated with COVID-19 infection: integrative literature review

Aim: The study addresses racial and ethnic inequalities in maternal mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: The aim was to review the literature to describe the evolution and outcomes of COVID-19 among black and indigenous women of reproductive age. Materials and Methods: An Integrative Literature Review was conducted, following six stages, including the definition of the research question, selection of studies in databases, and qualitative analysis using IRAMUTEQ software. Data sources included EMBASE, LILACS, PubMed and others, covering studies published from 2019 onwards. Results: The results revealed that black and indigenous women had higher rates of serious complications and mortality from COVID-19, influenced by comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes, as well as inequalities in access to healthcare. Conclusions: The study addresses racial and ethnic inequalities in maternal mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim was to review the literature to describe the evolution and outcomes of COVID-19 among black and indigenous women of reproductive age.