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Uncertainties, Fear and Stigma: Perceptions of Zika Virus among
Pregnant Women in Spain.

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Similar to other epidemics, knowledge about Zika virus
 (ZIKV) relies upon information often coming from outside the
health system. This study aimed to explore views, perceptions
                and attitudes towards ZIKV among migrant women from Central and
                South America, diagnosed with ZIKV infection during pregnancy,
                and to comprehend healthcare professionals' perceptions of ZIKV.
                An exploratory qualitative study, based on phenomenology and
                grounded theory, was conducted in Barcelona, Spain. Data were
                collected through in-depth and paired interviews with women
                diagnosed with ZIKV infection during pregnancy, and
                semi-structured interviews with healthcare professionals. Women
                showed good level of awareness of ZIKV, despite some knowledge
                gaps. The most consulted source of information about ZIKV was
                the Internet. Women expressed they suffered from anxiety and
                depression due to potential effects of ZIKV on their babies.
                They conveyed their sources of support came primarily from their
                partners and relatives, as well as healthcare professionals.
                This study stresses the dramatic health, social and emotional
                burden that the epidemic imposed on migrant women infected with
                ZIKV during pregnancy. These results may help guide psychosocial
                support and health measures for pregnant women and their
                children as part of the public health emergency response in
                emergent epidemics.

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020, vol 17, num 18

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cc by (c) Marbán Castro, Elena et al, 2020

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Articles publicats en revistes (ISGlobal)

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Uncertainties, Fear and Stigma: Perceptions of Zika Virus among
Pregnant Women in Spain.