Needs and concerns of sexual and reproductive health of pregnant women in the COVID-۱۹ pandemic

Background & Objective: Understanding the reproductive and sexual needs of pregnant women seems to be crucial in increasing the effectiveness of services and addressing their needs and expectations. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explain the needs and concerns of reproductive and sexual health of pregnant women during the COVID-۱۹ pandemic.Materials & Methods: This is a qualitative study with a content analysis approach. In this probe, ۱۶ interviews were accomplished with ۱۵ pregnant women who had been referred to pregnancy care centers. Data analysis was performed predicated on the content analysis approach using MAXQDA software version ۱۲.Results: Based on ۱۷ interviews conducted with pregnant women during the COVID-۱۹ pandemic, pregnant women were found to be suffering from mental disorders, fears, disrupting prenatal care, and sexual problems.Conclusion: Reproductive and sexual health of pregnant women in the Covid-۱۹ epidemic should not be neglected and considered in health planning.