Effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the continuity of sexual and reproductive health care in the maternity ward of a health and social promotion centre in Burkina Faso: a qualitative study

Abstract

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the continuity of maternity care in Burkina Faso. This study aimed to compare the volumes of in-person visits and to explore the experiences of healthcare providers and users regarding the continuity of healthcare in the maternity ward of a Health and Social Promotion Center (HSPC) before, during and after the lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.