Prenatal care utilization among Indigenous women in Mexico fell by more than 50% during the COVID-19 pandemic due to fear of infection. A study conducted in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, found that the percentage of women receiving adequate antenatal visits decreased significantly during the pandemic. Perception of COVID-19 severity, but not susceptibility, was associated with lower odds of attending prenatal visits. The fear of COVID-19 contagion played a significant role in shaping healthcare-seeking behaviors among pregnant Indigenous women in Mexico, highlighting the importance of psychological factors in accessing healthcare services.
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COVID-19 risk perception lowered prenatal care utilization for Indigenous women
