SOCIAL DETERMINANTS RELATED TO ACCESS TO PRENATAL CARE AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN SITUATIONS OF SOCIAL VULNERABILITY

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the influence of social determinants on access to prenatal care among pregnant women in situations of social vulnerability in Brazil. Methodology: A qualitative literature review conducted using the PubMed and SciELO databases, as well as documents from the Unified Health System. Results: The studies demonstrated that low income, low educational level, racial inequalities, and difficulties in accessing healthcare services compromise the continuity of prenatal care. Final considerations: Structural inequalities that limit access to prenatal care persist, reinforcing the need for public policies aimed at equity in health.

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How to Cite

D’arc Resende, J., Peçanha Santos, J. M., & Chiaradia da Silva, L. (2026). SOCIAL DETERMINANTS RELATED TO ACCESS TO PRENATAL CARE AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN SITUATIONS OF SOCIAL VULNERABILITY. RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.47820/recima21.v7i1.8220