Navigating pregnancy in detention: lived experiences in a Philippine women's prison
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Filipino incarcerated women face significant challenges during pregnancy and childbirth due to imprisonment. This study reveals their lack of autonomy and struggles with prison conditions, highlighting the need for policy reform.
Area Of Science
- Sociology of Health and Illness
- Criminology
- Reproductive Health
Background
- Imprisonment profoundly affects women's reproductive and maternal health.
- Sociological concepts like total institutions and gendered pains of imprisonment provide a framework for understanding these impacts.
- Limited research exists on the specific childbearing experiences of incarcerated Filipino women.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore the childbearing experiences of 18 Filipino women in prison.
- To analyze how imprisonment impacts women's ability to experience pregnancy and mothering.
- To apply sociological theories to understand the unique challenges faced by incarcerated pregnant women.
Main Methods
- Qualitative, inductive research approach.
- Reflexive thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews.
- Data collected from 18 Filipino pregnant prisoners.
Main Results
- Three major themes emerged: lack of autonomy over pregnancy, reduced capacity to manage physical needs and discomforts, and coping with prison deprivations.
- Imprisonment significantly disrupts Filipino women's childbearing and mothering experiences.
- Participants actively navigated the prison system to meet their needs and mitigate the pains of imprisonment.
Conclusions
- There is a critical need for research on the pregnancy experiences of incarcerated Filipino women.
- Current correctional policies and practices require reform to address the distinct needs of pregnant incarcerated women.
- This study underscores the vulnerability and resilience of women during childbearing in correctional facilities.
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