Maternal multimorbidity - experiences of women seeking asylum during pregnancy and after childbirth: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many women seeking asylum during pregnancy and after childbirth have ill-health but detection and assessment of all physical, psychological, and social health needs (maternal multimorbidity) are often difficult as part of routine maternity care. Healthcare providers are key for the early identification and management of vulnerable pregnant women who have additional physical, psychological, and social health needs. We sought to explore the impact of the asylum-seeking process, understanding of wellbeing, expressed health needs (in terms of maternal multimorbidity), and the experiences of maternity care of women seeking asylum during pregnancy and after childbirth in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Enabling factors and barriers to access woman-centred care were also explored.

SUBMITTER: Rowe A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10641960 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature