Conclusion
Our study provides evidence that patient acceptability and tolerance to
COVID-19 screening is high, which is key for future implementation of
universal screening across the maternity services in the UK. Universal
testing and targeted social distancing have been suggested by many
academics as an imperative measure to control the pandemic when the
lockdown ends.
Acknowledgements – Natasha Gupta and Molykuty Dumpakal were also
involved in completing post-screening surveys.
Contribution to authorship: RG, SW, FS and LV designed the
questionnaires. Cluster random sampling of pre-screening questionnaires
was performed by SW, FS and LV. Post-screening surveys were completed by
SW, FS and LV. Results from questionnaires were collected and input into
a database by SW, FS and LV. NS performed the data analysis and wrote
the manuscript. The manuscript was edited by SI, FS and LV.
Disclosure of interests: None
Ethics approval: Not required
Funding: Not applicable
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