Experiences and outcomes of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller women in pregnancy: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities are subjected to a specific form of racism fuelled by deep-seated prejudice and stereotypes. These groups have historically been the victims of school segregation, forced assimilation policies, hate speech and hate crimes.Persecution and displacement have resulted in high rates of unemployment, reduced access to education and poorer health in general, which places these groups at significantly increased risk of poverty. In pregnancy, they are at increased risk of adverse obstetric outcomes. There is a gap in the literature surrounding the experiences and outcomes of pregnant women within this group. A scoping review was chosen as the appropriate methodology to identify what is known about the experiences and outcomes of pregnant wo

SUBMITTER: O'Brien M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9255387 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature