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IMPACT OF COVID-19 MEASURES ON NEONATAL RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS ACROSS DIFFERENT PANDEMIC PERIODS

Cilt: 23 Sayı: 2 11 Temmuz 2026
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IMPACT OF COVID-19 MEASURES ON NEONATAL RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS ACROSS DIFFERENT PANDEMIC PERIODS

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Aim Infection control measures during the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced SARS-CoV-2 spread. These measures, widely implemented nationally and globally, also had a notable impact on the transmission of other viruses. We aimed to evaluate the effect of two different periods of the pandemic on viral respiratory agents and outcomes in newborns diagnosed with respiratory tract infections (RTI) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Materials and Methods Newborns admitted to the NICU with RTI were included in the study. Demographic, clinical and laboratory results of two separate 6-month periods (October 2020-March 2021 and October 2021-March 2022) were compared. Results Of the 141 newborns included in the study, 15 newborns were followed up during the period when infection precautions were strict (Period I) and 126 newborns were followed up during the period when restrictions were removed (Period II). There was no significant difference between the periods in terms of BW, GA, gender, length of hospitalization, radiologic findings and need for respiratory support. There was a significant difference in the distribution of all viral agents (p=0.001). The rate of detection of SARS-CoV-2 as the causative agent was 20% in Period I and 25% in Period II, with no statistically significant difference (p=0.76). Conclusion Relaxation of infection control measures was associated with increased diversity of viral agents causing RTIs in NICU-admitted newborns. These results suggest that strict infection control measures may have temporarily reduced the circulation of various respiratory viruses, highlighting the impact of these precautions on viral transmission dynamics and neonatal outcomes.

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Ethics approval has been obtained with letter number E2-22-1308 dated 19/01/2022.

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Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

11 Temmuz 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

8 Ekim 2025

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12 Mart 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 23 Sayı: 2

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APA
Çıplak, G., Alyamac Dizdar, E., Becerir, C., Mercan, H., Altan, I., Özkaya Parlakay, A., & Sarı, F. N. (2026). IMPACT OF COVID-19 MEASURES ON NEONATAL RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS ACROSS DIFFERENT PANDEMIC PERIODS. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, 23(2), 118-123. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1798968
AMA
1.Çıplak G, Alyamac Dizdar E, Becerir C, vd. IMPACT OF COVID-19 MEASURES ON NEONATAL RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS ACROSS DIFFERENT PANDEMIC PERIODS. JGON. 2026;23(2):118-123. doi:10.38136/jgon.1798968
Chicago
Çıplak, Gökçe, Evrim Alyamac Dizdar, Cem Becerir, vd. 2026. “IMPACT OF COVID-19 MEASURES ON NEONATAL RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS ACROSS DIFFERENT PANDEMIC PERIODS”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 23 (2): 118-23. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1798968.
EndNote
Çıplak G, Alyamac Dizdar E, Becerir C, Mercan H, Altan I, Özkaya Parlakay A, Sarı FN (01 Temmuz 2026) IMPACT OF COVID-19 MEASURES ON NEONATAL RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS ACROSS DIFFERENT PANDEMIC PERIODS. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 23 2 118–123.
IEEE
[1]G. Çıplak vd., “IMPACT OF COVID-19 MEASURES ON NEONATAL RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS ACROSS DIFFERENT PANDEMIC PERIODS”, JGON, c. 23, sy 2, ss. 118–123, Tem. 2026, doi: 10.38136/jgon.1798968.
ISNAD
Çıplak, Gökçe - Alyamac Dizdar, Evrim - Becerir, Cem - Mercan, Halise - Altan, Işıl - Özkaya Parlakay, Aslınur - Sarı, Fatma Nur. “IMPACT OF COVID-19 MEASURES ON NEONATAL RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS ACROSS DIFFERENT PANDEMIC PERIODS”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 23/2 (01 Temmuz 2026): 118-123. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1798968.
JAMA
1.Çıplak G, Alyamac Dizdar E, Becerir C, Mercan H, Altan I, Özkaya Parlakay A, Sarı FN. IMPACT OF COVID-19 MEASURES ON NEONATAL RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS ACROSS DIFFERENT PANDEMIC PERIODS. JGON. 2026;23:118–123.
MLA
Çıplak, Gökçe, vd. “IMPACT OF COVID-19 MEASURES ON NEONATAL RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS ACROSS DIFFERENT PANDEMIC PERIODS”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, c. 23, sy 2, Temmuz 2026, ss. 118-23, doi:10.38136/jgon.1798968.
Vancouver
1.Gökçe Çıplak, Evrim Alyamac Dizdar, Cem Becerir, Halise Mercan, Işıl Altan, Aslınur Özkaya Parlakay, Fatma Nur Sarı. IMPACT OF COVID-19 MEASURES ON NEONATAL RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS ACROSS DIFFERENT PANDEMIC PERIODS. JGON. 01 Temmuz 2026;23(2):118-23. doi:10.38136/jgon.1798968