Prenatal care for pregnant women: perceptions and limitations

International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
11
Article ID: 
21941
4 pages
Research Article

Prenatal care for pregnant women: perceptions and limitations

Laís Celeste Medeiros Mendes da Fonseca; Maria das Dores de Souza; Denicy Nazaré Pereira Chagas; Karla Lauriane Coutinho; Rosyan Carvalho Andrade; Érika Andrade e Silva; Maikon Douglas Santos Borges; Maycon Jefferson dos Santos Freitas; Valentina Maria Dias de Souza; Ediane Mendes Lins; Ana Karoliny Costa Barbosa; Zaíne Melo De Oliveira; Alane Reis de Paiva; Pamela Nery do Lago; Jéssica Mrad Silva Jung; Widson Davi Vaz de Matos; Tania de Sousa Pinheiro Medeiros; Marion de Souza Oliveira; Thamires Nunes da Silva Lima and Samuel Oliveira da Vera

Abstract: 

Objective: Analyze prenatal care for homeless women during pregnancy. Method: a descriptive and qualitative study, carried out with nine pregnant women on the street, pregnant or puerperal women and two nurses who attended this clientele. The collection took place at strategic points for the homeless population of the municipality of Juiz de Fora, through semi-structured exchanges. The information was analyzed using Bardin's content analysistechnique. Results: four categories were obtained: prenatal care in the perception of homeless women; limitations for prenatal care; information received during prenatal care; and preparation of health professionals and services for the care of homeless women. Conclusion: there is a need for investment in public policies, specific health programs, as well as qualified and resolutive assistance from professionals and managers.

DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.37118/ijdr.21941.06.2021
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