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Dissolution of transactional sex relationships during COVID-19: a qualitative study of Ugandan men's experiences during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Authors: Nishimura HM, Nakyanjo N, Ddaaki W, Kiyingi AC, Mukwana E, Nalugoda F, Ssekyewa C, Denison J, Grabowski MK, Kagaayi J, Kennedy CE
Journal: Culture, health & sexuality
mental health psychology open access

Abstract

Telehealth group prenatal care (T‐GPNC) is an innovative care delivery method that was borne out of necessity during the COVID‐19 pandemic and incorporates the essential elements of the CenteringPregnancy group prenatal care program with telehealth. Group prenatal care is an evidence‐based model of care that has 3 core components: health care in a group space, interactive learning, and community building. Telehealth prenatal care can include synchronous audio or video visits, electronic communication, and remote client monitoring., , , , , The use of telehealth for perinatal care increased significantly during the COVID‐19 pandemic, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction., , , Its use reduced barriers to in‐person care, such as transportation and childcare., The rapid expansion of telehealth led many perinatal providers to advocate for equitable access to these services via translation services, culturally congruent providers, home monitoring equipment, and digital literacy., , , Telehealth group prenatal care (T‐GPNC) provided critical support to a marginalized community during the COVID‐19 pandemic, resulting in higher rates of adequate prenatal care for T‐GPNC clients compared with individual prenatal care clients who also received telehealth.