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Enhanced access to sexual and reproductive health services for Venezuelan migrants in public healthcare settings in Trinidad and Tobago in 2023-2024
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Trinidad and Tobago Association of Midwives, midwifery, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Eur J Midwifery 2026;10(Supplement 1):A203
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
There was an increase in Venezuelan migrants to Trinidad and Tobago since 2015, driven by the economic and political crisis that led to an exodus of its citizens. The project aimed to facilitate access to antenatal and postnatal care for Venezuelan migrants in strategic geographic areas with high concentrations. It sought to improve maternal and child health and foster integration, in alignment with the Ministry of Health’s Non-National Policy for accessing health care.
DISCUSSION:
The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Midwives engaged midwives, civil society, service providers, and Government over two phases- January to December 2023 & July to December 2024. The first phase consisted of an orientation where eight midwives from five primary and three secondary care institutions were supported to develop language skills to better interact with pregnant migrants; provided with Spanish-translated educational materials and referral resources for legal, social, and economic support. There were sensitization sessions with midwifery leaders in the relevant areas that garnered support, ultimately facilitating improved access for seven hundred and eighty-eight pregnant migrants. The second phase engaged six midwives from three primary and three secondary institutions due to migration patterns. Three hundred and fifty –five migrants accessed antenatal and postnatal care. Both phases included community outreaches targeting migrant communities that were reluctant to access services. Over sixty migrant families attended and received information on antenatal care, breastfeeding, birth registration, immunization, referral to SRH Services, and personal care packages. With the ongoing global migration trends, this project can provide a collaborative model for midwifery associations, civil society, and Governments.
EVIDENCE WHERE RELEVANT:
not applicable
KEY MESSAGE:
This initiative resulted in the migrant's improved confidence in accessing comprehensive SRH services; midwives and other health care professionals have increased awareness of the SRH rights and needs of childbearing families. Spanish - policy (including three-minute presentation competition)
There was an increase in Venezuelan migrants to Trinidad and Tobago since 2015, driven by the economic and political crisis that led to an exodus of its citizens. The project aimed to facilitate access to antenatal and postnatal care for Venezuelan migrants in strategic geographic areas with high concentrations. It sought to improve maternal and child health and foster integration, in alignment with the Ministry of Health’s Non-National Policy for accessing health care.
DISCUSSION:
The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Midwives engaged midwives, civil society, service providers, and Government over two phases- January to December 2023 & July to December 2024. The first phase consisted of an orientation where eight midwives from five primary and three secondary care institutions were supported to develop language skills to better interact with pregnant migrants; provided with Spanish-translated educational materials and referral resources for legal, social, and economic support. There were sensitization sessions with midwifery leaders in the relevant areas that garnered support, ultimately facilitating improved access for seven hundred and eighty-eight pregnant migrants. The second phase engaged six midwives from three primary and three secondary institutions due to migration patterns. Three hundred and fifty –five migrants accessed antenatal and postnatal care. Both phases included community outreaches targeting migrant communities that were reluctant to access services. Over sixty migrant families attended and received information on antenatal care, breastfeeding, birth registration, immunization, referral to SRH Services, and personal care packages. With the ongoing global migration trends, this project can provide a collaborative model for midwifery associations, civil society, and Governments.
EVIDENCE WHERE RELEVANT:
not applicable
KEY MESSAGE:
This initiative resulted in the migrant's improved confidence in accessing comprehensive SRH services; midwives and other health care professionals have increased awareness of the SRH rights and needs of childbearing families. Spanish - policy (including three-minute presentation competition)
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