2023
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280273
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The perceived impact of homelessness on health during pregnancy and the postpartum period: A qualitative study carried out in the metropolitan area of Nantes, France

Abstract: The number of homeless people has been constantly increasing in Europe over recent years, as well as the proportion of women among the homeless population. Pregnancy can increase the risk of becoming homeless and, on the other hand, homelessness has been widely connected to adverse perinatal outcomes. The objective of this study was to describe the overall perceived impact of homelessness on health during pregnancy and the postpartum period, using a qualitative research approach to prioritize women’s perspecti… Show more

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“…According to the study by Wilson and his colleagues [ 18 ], these women have difficulty accessing appropriate medical care. Furthermore, women experiencing homelessness face challenges such as prostitution [ 13 ], deteriorating health during pregnancy [ 19 ], and stressful life events [ 20 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…According to the study by Wilson and his colleagues [ 18 ], these women have difficulty accessing appropriate medical care. Furthermore, women experiencing homelessness face challenges such as prostitution [ 13 ], deteriorating health during pregnancy [ 19 ], and stressful life events [ 20 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%