Maternal health among Venezuelan women migrants at the border of Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Guaranteeing the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of populations living in fragile and humanitarian settings is essential and constitutes a basic human right. Compounded by the inherent vulnerabilities of women in crises, substantial complications are directly associated with increased risks of poor SRHR outcomes for displaced populations. The migration of Venezuelans, displaced due to current economic circumstances, is one of the largest in Latin America's history. This study aims to provide an overview of the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues affecting migrant Venezuelan women in the state of Roraima, Brazil.

Methods

Face-to-face interviews were conducted from 24 to 30 November 2019. Data collection covered various issues involving acce

SUBMITTER: Bahamondes L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7682772 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature