Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 33, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 169-173

Pregnancy in immigrant women (Article)

Corosu R. , Fedeli A.* , Rossetti A. , Mancino P.
  • a Department of Gynaecological Science, Perinatology and Child Welfare, University of Rome La Sapienza, General Hospital Umberto I, Rome, Italy
  • b Department of Gynaecological Science, Perinatology and Child Welfare, University of Rome La Sapienza, General Hospital Umberto I, Rome, Italy, Department of Gynaecological Science Perinatology and Child Welfare, General Hospital Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico, 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
  • c Department of Gynaecological Science, Perinatology and Child Welfare, University of Rome La Sapienza, General Hospital Umberto I, Rome, Italy
  • d Department of Gynaecological Science, Perinatology and Child Welfare, University of Rome La Sapienza, General Hospital Umberto I, Rome, Italy

Abstract

Objective: We wanted to study how foreign women face pregnancy and childbirth in a society quite different from their own. Methods: In 2004 we studied 328 pregnant women at the Department of Gynaecology at the "General Hospital Umberto 1" in Rome. Information on patients' personal lives and experiences was collected. Results: Women were classified into six (6) groups based on nationality, race, religion and culture. Conclusions: Arabian women had the most natural childbirths. African women had a longer duration of gestation. Women from Eastern Europe underwent frequent tests and examinations, but had the highest chance of having preterm births. Chinese women did not usually undergo many examinations and were able to tolerate pain during childbirth quite well.

Author Keywords

Immigration Maternal complications Pregnancy

Index Keywords

emergency treatment China Europe, Eastern India demography immigration human Health Behavior pregnancy rate Middle East controlled study Humans female Africa pregnancy Article pregnancy outcome Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Emigration and Immigration Italy childbirth Maternal Health Services Delivery, Obstetric cesarean section
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ISSN: 03906663
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English