Fertility intentions among couples in Shanghai under COVID‐19: A cross‐sectional study
C Zhu, J Wu, Y Liang, L Yan, C He…�- …�of Gynecology &�…, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
C Zhu, J Wu, Y Liang, L Yan, C He, L Chen, J Zhang
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2020•Wiley Online LibraryObjective To evaluate fertility intensions among couples in Shanghai under the novel
coronavirus infection (COVID‐19) pandemic against the backdrop of persistently low fertility.
Methods A cross‐sectional study was carried out using data from studies conducted before
the COVID‐19 pandemic. Data were collected regarding sociodemographic characteristics,
history of reproduction and gynecology, fertility intention before and after the COVID‐19
pandemic, female psychological state, and the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on daily�…
coronavirus infection (COVID‐19) pandemic against the backdrop of persistently low fertility.
Methods A cross‐sectional study was carried out using data from studies conducted before
the COVID‐19 pandemic. Data were collected regarding sociodemographic characteristics,
history of reproduction and gynecology, fertility intention before and after the COVID‐19
pandemic, female psychological state, and the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on daily�…
Objective
To evaluate fertility intensions among couples in Shanghai under the novel coronavirus infection (COVID‐19) pandemic against the backdrop of persistently low fertility.
Methods
A cross‐sectional study was carried out using data from studies conducted before the COVID‐19 pandemic. Data were collected regarding sociodemographic characteristics, history of reproduction and gynecology, fertility intention before and after the COVID‐19 pandemic, female psychological state, and the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on daily life.
Results
Under the influence of COVID‐19, 296/447 (66.2%) participants did not change their original fertility intention to have children, while 151/447 (33.8%) of participants were affected by the outbreak. Participants who believed in government and hospital control policies were less likely to change their intention to become pregnant (P < 10–3, P < 10–3). In contrast, concerns about the impact of COVID‐19 on female and fetal health led participants to cancel their original pregnancy plans (P < 10−3).
Conclusion
Three in ten couples of childbearing age, who originally expressed their intention of becoming pregnant, canceled their pregnancy plans after the COVID‐19 outbreak. The COVID‐19 outbreak has brought new challenges to people’s physical and mental health. Effective policies and measures can help to improve people’s fertility intentions with respect to having children.
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