Marginalized Women of Squatter Settlements: Antenatal Care and Constraints
Abstract
Marginalized Women of Squatter Settlements: Antenatal Care and Constraints Shakila Y, Farah N, Yousuf M, Bilal A study was carried out at two slum areas of Karachi..It was comparative study to identify the perceptions of... [ view full abstract ]
Marginalized Women of Squatter Settlements: Antenatal Care and Constraints
Shakila Y, Farah N, Yousuf M, Bilal
A study was carried out at two slum areas of Karachi..It was comparative study to identify the perceptions of women about the importance of antenatal care (ANC) and to have awareness about the constraints faced by the women for having ANC
Interviews were conducted with 75 women of child bearing age living at the two squatter settlements of Karachi by using pilot tested survey questionnaire. Convenient sampling method was adopted for the interaction.
At site 1, majority of the women are getting proper attention by the family during pregnancy and were found interested to know more about ANC. They follow proper diet plan. 78% were aware of benefits of ANC, some delivered at the hospital.
At site 2 , majority do not get proper attention by the family during pregnancy, they eat whatever is available. 28% were aware of benefits of ANC and majority was not interested to know about ANC. No any women delivered at hospital.
Several constraints and misconceptions were identified inhibiting the ANC like; pregnancy is considered as natural process and ANC checkup is not necessary, due to family pressures women are not allowed for ANC checkup, more time consumed at the PCH centers for ANC, lack of awareness and financial resources and transport problem.
Women should be empowered to make decision for the improvement of their well being and health, to avoid risks to their health and for the provision of ANC. Efforts should be made for the acceptance of antenatal and maternity care by the women and their families.
Key words: women, marginalized, antenatal care, lack of awareness, diet, slums, child bearing age, maternity care, famly pressure.
Authors
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Shakila Yousuf
(Government Health Department, Sindh)
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Farah Naz
(Dow Medical University)
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muhammad yousuf
(Aga)
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Bilal Yousuf
(Liaquat national medical college)
Topic Areas
II. Urban Health at the intersection of urban environment, social determinants and places , IV. Urbanism, Health and Wellbeing 4.1 Built environment 4.2 Pollution: air, noise, etc , VII. Urban health policies 7.1 Governance and policy frameworks 7.2 Health in all policies
Session
UH-HS-O-01 » Urban Health - Healthcare Service - 01 (08:00 - Saturday, 2nd April, TBA)
Paper
Abstract_Marginalized_Women_of_Squatter_Settlements.doc
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