Conditions and life experiences of indigent pregnant women living in the northwest metropolitan of San José

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present the results of an investigation into the conditions and life experiences of
indigent women. Involved four indigent pregnant women. The investigation was prompted by a
phenomenological, qualitative design. The data collection was carried out by applying depth interviews, using
recording for repeated observations, then the data were analyzed and contrasted with the framework. Among the
most important characteristics that form a profile of a indigent pregnant woman found common factors:
alcoholism, drug addiction, prostitution, physical violence, sexual and psychological and crime. We conclude that
the conditions of life are intertwined with the life experiences of homeless pregnant women, from the condition
which determines their profile.