Pregnant women's access to prenatal care: challenges and strategies proposed by nurses

Abstract

Objective: To analyze what has been produced in national databases on the challenges encountered and strategies proposed by nurses for carrying out prenatal care for women in prison. Method: integrative literature review, based on scientific articles published between 2009 and 2019, in the MEDLINE, LILACS and BDENF databases. Results: 09 studies were found, of which 05 were included for analysis. The identified categories are entitled: The access of the imprisoned woman to health information, and the challenges and strategies for carrying out prenatal care. Conclusion: Although prenatal care is guaranteed by law as a pregnant woman's right, in the prison system, it falls short of what is desired, due to the precariousness of the physical structure, difficult access to the service, and low professional qualification. There is an urgent need to reassess the health care methods offered, to improve material and human resources, as well as guidelines during pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium.