Exploring perinatal care and birth experiences in women with visual impairment: A retrospective study.

ABSTRACT: Globally, ~2.2 billion individuals suffer from visual impairment, with a large proportion of these individuals being women of reproductive age. This demographic often faces unique healthcare challenges, particularly during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. However, despite the significant prevalence of visual impairment among women, there are only a limited number of studies available addressing their specific perinatal care needs. The present study aimed to fill this gap by exploring the perinatal experiences of women who are visually impaired, highlighting the existing care provisions and identifying areas for improvement. For this purpose, a retrospective study was conducted from January to June, 2021, involving 22 women with visual impairment who gave birth after 2005. The stud

SUBMITTER: Makeroufa C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11384187 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature