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Exploring perinatal care and birth experiences in women with visual impairment: A retrospective study

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    • Chrisanthi Makeroufa
    • Athina Diamanti
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    Affiliations: Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece
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Globally, ~2.2 billion individuals suffer from visual impairment, with a large proportion of these individuals being women of reproductive age. This demographic often faces unique healthcare challenges, particularly during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. However, despite the significant prevalence of visual impairment among women, there are only a limited number of studies available addressing their specific perinatal care needs. The present study aimed to fill this gap by exploring the perinatal experiences of women who are visually impaired, highlighting the existing care provisions and identifying areas for improvement. For this purpose, a retrospective study was conducted from January to June, 2021, involving 22 women with visual impairment who gave birth after 2005. The study participants were recruited through several organizations supporting individuals who are visually impaired and the participants completed a comprehensive electronic questionnaire designed to be accessible for individuals with visual impairments. The questionnaire covered demographical data, pregnancy, childbirth, puerperium period experiences and interactions with healthcare professionals. The participants included in the present study ranged in age from 29 to >35 years. The origins of their total or partial blindness varied. As shown by the results, ~45.5% of the participants considered they received equivalent levels of midwifery and gynecological care compared to women without visual impairments, and half of the participants reported that midwives and gynecologists were willing to provide such care. However, the majority (90.9%) indicated a lack of adequate knowledge among healthcare providers regarding the specific perinatal care needs of women who are visually impaired. These findings underscore the critical need for the specialized training for healthcare providers and the development of more inclusive, accessible healthcare practices to improve perinatal care for women who are visually impaired.
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Makeroufa, C., Diamanti, A."Exploring perinatal care and birth experiences in women with visual impairment: A retrospective study". Medicine International 4.6 (2024): 66.
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Makeroufa C and Diamanti A: Exploring perinatal care and birth experiences in women with visual impairment: A retrospective study. Med Int 4: 66, 2024.
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Makeroufa, C., & Diamanti, A. (2024). Exploring perinatal care and birth experiences in women with visual impairment: A retrospective study. Medicine International, 4, 66. https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2024.190
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Makeroufa, C., Diamanti, A."Exploring perinatal care and birth experiences in women with visual impairment: A retrospective study". Medicine International 4.6 (2024): 66.
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Makeroufa, C., Diamanti, A."Exploring perinatal care and birth experiences in women with visual impairment: A retrospective study". Medicine International 4, no. 6 (2024): 66. https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2024.190
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