Motherhood Experiences of Incarcerated Pregnant Women: A Phenomenological Study.
Background: Motherhood in prison is a topic of growing importance and concern in the field of criminal justice. Incarcerated mothers face unique challenges that can have profound psychological impacts. The purpose of this study was to gain a deep understanding of pregnant prisoners' lived experience...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Community Based Nursing & Midwifery Vol. 11; no. 4; pp. 257 - 270 |
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Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Oct2023
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