A Nationwide Observational Study of Chlamydia trachomatis Infections in Denmark during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Article Pediatrics

Preterm birth, stillbirth and early neonatal mortality during the Danish COVID-19 lockdown

Paula L. Hedley et al.

Summary: The study conducted in Denmark found that during the COVID-19 restrictions and lockdown, there was a reduction in extremely preterm birth rate and stillbirth rate, suggesting that these measures may provide some level of protection for pregnant women and fetuses. However, no significant difference was observed in perinatal mortality rates. The observational study does not allow for causal inference, but supports the need for further research to determine if behavioral or social changes in pregnant women can improve pregnancy outcomes.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS (2022)

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Article Pediatrics

Danish premature birth rates during the COVID-19 lockdown

Gitte Hedermann et al.

Summary: A nationwide study in Denmark examined the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on premature birth rates and found a significantly lower rate of extremely premature births during the lockdown period. There was no significant difference in other gestational age categories. The reasons for this decrease are still unclear, but the lockdown period offers a unique opportunity to investigate factors related to prematurity.

ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD-FETAL AND NEONATAL EDITION (2021)

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Review Obstetrics & Gynecology

The Associations of Genital Mycoplasmas with Female Infertility and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Caifeng Ma et al.

Summary: This study found that genital mycoplasmas may be risk factors for female infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes, with Mycoplasma genitalium and Mycoplasma hominis showing significant associations with infertility and preterm birth. Mycoplasma hominis was also linked to spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, and premature rupture of membranes, while Ureaplasma urealyticum was not significantly associated with female infertility. Coinfections of Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma were significantly correlated with female infertility, spontaneous abortion, and stillbirth. The study suggests the need for further investigation into the relationship between Ureaplasma parvum and female infertility and pregnancy outcomes.

REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES (2021)

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Letter Infectious Diseases

COVID-19-related nationwide lockdown did not reduce the reported diagnoses of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Finland

Ilari Kuitunen et al.

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (2021)

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Article Psychiatry

Psycho-social factors associated with mental resilience in the Corona lockdown

Ilya M. Veer et al.

Summary: The study explored factors that influence psychological resilience, including positive appraisal style, perceived social support, and the ability to recover from stress. The findings indicated that positive appraisal and stress response recovery were the most important resilience factors, which can be targeted in mental health interventions. This research identifies modifiable protective factors that generalize across major socio-demographic categories.

TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY (2021)

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Article Psychology, Biological

A global panel database of pandemic policies (Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker)

Thomas Hale et al.

Summary: The Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker (OxCGRT) records data on 19 different government COVID-19 policy indicators for over 190 countries. Covering closure and containment, health and economics measures, it creates an evidence base for effective responses.

NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR (2021)

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Article Immunology

Electronic reporting of diagnostic laboratory test results from all healthcare sectors is a cornerstone of national preparedness and control of COVID-19 in Denmark

Kristian Schonning et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a high demand for real-time surveillance data, with the Danish MiBa database serving as a cornerstone for providing data to the real-time surveillance system through linkage to other nationwide health registries. This setup allowed for increased testing capacity and adjustments for fluctuations in testing activity, providing robust data on crude SARS-CoV-2 incidence. The experiences from COVID-19 may drive a transition towards a more comprehensive information system based on access to a wide range of data sources, including diagnostic and reference microbiology.

APMIS (2021)

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Letter Infectious Diseases