Presenter Classification
Undergraduate Student
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Publication Date
4-14-2022
Start Date
14-4-2022 3:40 PM
End Date
14-4-2022 4:15 PM
Keywords
homelessness, childbirth, homeless women, nursing
Abstract Type
Scientific Literature Review
Abstract
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The number of homeless pregnant women is continuing to increase around the world. Homeless women are experiencing difficulties with their pregnancy that others may not face, including birth abnormalities and not seeking appropriate care due to cost and stigmatization. Nurses need to educate homeless pregnant women on what is needed for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth. OBJECTIVE: This exploratory research describes the needs for advocacy in women who are experiencing homelessness while pregnant and how homelessness affects pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. LITERATURE REVIEW: The search methods used was CINAHL and ETSU Library. Keywords: homelessness, childbirth, homeless women, nursing. There were ten studies established all together. FINDINGS: Homeless pregnant women are not educated on contraceptives and what they need to do to have a healthy pregnancy. For example, they don’t know that being homeless and absence of proper care results in abnormalities such as low birth weights, longer NICU stays, and premature childbirths. CONCLUSION: We conclude that homeless pregnant women should be advocated for in hopes they will feel comfortable and seek proper care for a safe pregnancy.
Keywords: homelessness, childbirth, homeless women, nursing
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The Effects on Pregnancy in Homeless Women
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The number of homeless pregnant women is continuing to increase around the world. Homeless women are experiencing difficulties with their pregnancy that others may not face, including birth abnormalities and not seeking appropriate care due to cost and stigmatization. Nurses need to educate homeless pregnant women on what is needed for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth. OBJECTIVE: This exploratory research describes the needs for advocacy in women who are experiencing homelessness while pregnant and how homelessness affects pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. LITERATURE REVIEW: The search methods used was CINAHL and ETSU Library. Keywords: homelessness, childbirth, homeless women, nursing. There were ten studies established all together. FINDINGS: Homeless pregnant women are not educated on contraceptives and what they need to do to have a healthy pregnancy. For example, they don’t know that being homeless and absence of proper care results in abnormalities such as low birth weights, longer NICU stays, and premature childbirths. CONCLUSION: We conclude that homeless pregnant women should be advocated for in hopes they will feel comfortable and seek proper care for a safe pregnancy.
Keywords: homelessness, childbirth, homeless women, nursing