A team of anthropologists from AFIN, led by Diana Marre and including Alexandra Desy and Carolina Remorini, participates in the study Evaluation of cardiovascular risk in young women after pregnancy with or without placental complications (CARDIOMOM Study). The principal investigator is Dr. Elisa Llurba, and the study is conducted by the Research Institute and the Gynecology and Obstetrics Service of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau.
The main objective of CARDIOMOM is to develop cardiovascular disease prevention strategies specifically aimed at women, particularly those who have recently become mothers, combating gender myths and biases and promoting more equitable and personalized cardiovascular health care.
Within this framework, the AFIN research team analyzes the experiences of women participating in the study by examining their reproductive histories, pathways through health services during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, the care and information received, as well as their daily habits to assess their impact on cardiovascular health. The anthropological work in this project includes observations during clinical follow-up visits and in-depth interviews addressing these aspects.
Preliminary results show that beyond receiving routine gynecological and obstetric care, women express the need for space and time to share their needs and experiences related to health, especially during the postpartum period. They emphasize the importance of more attentive support for the emotional and social dimensions of reproductive processes, as well as better information on cardiovascular health risks. In other words, they demand comprehensive health care that integrates physical, psychological, and social health, as promoted by the World Health Organization.
More information at: https://www.recercasantpau.cat/es/noticias-grupo/cardiomom-evaluacion-del-riesgo-cardiovascular-en-mujeres-jovenes-despues-del-embarazo/