Factors associated with the near miss of pregnant and postpartum women hospitalized by Covid-19

Objective To analyze the factors associated with maternal near miss due to Covid-19 in Brazil. Method cross-sectional study that assessed the cases of pregnant and postpartum women hospitalized with SARS due to Covid-19, aged between 10 and 49 years and from March 2020 to March 2022. Secondary data available in the Influenza Epidemiological Surveillance Information System (SIVEP-Flu) were used. Data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software, with univariate analysis followed by logistic regression. Results the significant independent factors associated with near miss in pregnant postpartum women due to Covid-19 were black/brown race, O2 saturation <95%, dyspnea, comorbidities, need for invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support. Conclusion the factors associated with near misses in pregnant and postpartum women with covid-19 reveal characteristics and risks inherent to the pathophysiology of the disease that contribute to worsening the condition.