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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