Determinants of pregnancy in Venezuelan migrant women: Analysis based on ENPOVE

• Autor: Campaña-Acuña, Andrés
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2024
• Institución: Instituto Nacional Materno Perinatal
• Repositorio: Revista Peruana de Investigación Materno Perinatal
• Lenguaje: español
• OAI Identifier: oai:ojs.www.fracturae.com:article/431
• Enlace del recurso: https://investigacionmaternoperinatal.inmp.gob.pe/index.php/rpinmp/article/view/431
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: Gestación; Migrantes; Mujeres; Salud Reproductiva; Pregnancy; Immigrants; Reproductive Health; Women

Introduction: The sociopolitical crisis in Venezuela has triggered massive migration to countries like Peru, where reproductive-aged migrant women face significant barriers to accessing reproductive health services. These conditions expose this group to maternal health risks and complications during pregnancy. Objective: To identify the social, economic, and health determinants influencing the pregnancy experiences of Venezuelan migrant women in Peru, using data from the Venezuelan Population Residing in the Country Survey. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, analytical, and retrospective study was conducted using secondary data. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were performed to explore associations between sociodemographic, health variables, and pregnancy. Results: The main determinants associated with pregnancy were age (p<0.001), educational level (p=0.003), and marital status (p<0.001). A higher prevalence of pregnancies was observed among younger women, those with lower educational attainment, and those in stable unions. Employed migrants were more likely to be pregnant compared to unemployed women (p<0.001). Conclusion: Venezuelan migrant women in Peru face complex determinants affecting their reproductive experiences. Improving their access to reproductive health services is essential to ensuring their well-being and rights.