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Addressing the Psychosocial Needs of Pregnant Women Affected by War: Program Approaches and Program Gaps

2008
Topics
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
Violence
Bree Akesson

Today's female refugee and internally displaced population faces the increasing risk of adverse birth outcomes associated with stress related to conflict, flight, and displacement. Programs addressing the specific psychosocial needs of pregnant women in situations of war are scarce, and there is little consensus regarding best practices. Initiatives have recently emerged including psychosocial groups, safe motherhood training, and social support systems, all which aim to alleviate the psychosocial stress experienced by this cohort. However, there remain existing program gaps, such as the absence of specific quality research, the use of deficits-based vernacular concentrated on vulnerabilities, no focus on postpartum care, and little development of gender-based violence prevention initiatives addressing pregnancies resulting from rape. It is clear that more needs to be done to provide and support comprehensive quality psychosocial services for this population.

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Journal Article
Addressing the Psychosocial Needs of Pregnant Women Affected by War: Program Approaches and Program Gaps
Author(s):
Bree Akesson
Year of Publication
2008

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