Kadın Sağlığını Etkileyen Faktörler ve Ebelerin Rolü
Factors Affecting Women’s Health and The Role of Midwives

Author(s): Maryam Azarnia, Ayşegül Dönmez
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Woman health; health factors; social factors; reproductive health; midwife;
Summary/Abstract: Women’s health is an important field shaped by the complex interaction of biological, social, and environmental factors. Understanding these factors determines women’s lifelong well-being and directly influences societal welfare. Women’s health is a multifaceted process that encompasses various stages of life and holds a prioritized position in healthcare compared to other segments of society. Determinants of women’s health, as described in the literature, include various factors shaping women’s well-being on a global scale, such as sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and the importance of healthcare delivery. Additionally, the significance of social factors like education, migration, employment, and violence in influencing women’s health is emphasized. This becomes even more crucial in developing countries like Turkey, where women constitute half of the total population. Women’s health spans various stages of life and is a priority issue in healthcare compared to other segments of society. Among the factors influencing women’s health, there is a complex relationship between biological determinants, socio-economic status, culture, and access to healthcare delivery. Even though pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum processes can pose health risks despite being healthy, priority should be given to women’s health. Access to family planning and contraception methods are important initiatives in preventing fertility-related issues in women’s health. Physical and mental health during adulthood are crucial for the healthy progression of children’s growth and development and concern not only women’s health but also the well-being of mothers, children, and society as a whole. This review, based on literature, aims to share information regarding the role of midwives in women’s health by emphasizing the health and social dimensions of factors affecting women’s health. Examining the various dimensions of factors influencing women’s health can contribute to evidence-based interventions and policies that affect public health and empower women for healthier, higher-quality lives.

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