Pregnancy in homeless women: introduction and case report
Authors:
Andrea Pekárková
Authors‘ workplace:
Ordinace praktického lékaře pro bezdomovce Naděje
Published in:
Prakt Gyn 2015; 19(3): 159-161
Category:
Gynecology and Obstetrics: Review Article
Overview
Pregnancy of homeless women represents a specific social and health problem which involves a number of aspects. The first one is minimum prevention of pregnancy as a result of a more difficult access to contraceptives for economic reasons, because of low intelligence or maybe a hope that pregnancy offers a way to solve a precarious social situation with the support of the state or charitable organizations. A serious problem is also a considerable health risk for the pregnant woman and fetus, resulting from inadequate intimate hygiene, the absence of regular gynecological care, risk of sexually transmitted diseases, addictions and malnutrition. Similarly problematic are the social and health aspects of perinatal care. The described state is illustrated by case studies.
Key words:
homeless women – pregnancy – street medicine
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