Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion (TRAP). Meet the Acardiac: Case Report
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Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion, TRAP, Acardiac Twin, Monochorionic pregnancies, Ductus Venosus Doppler, Anastomoses, Laser AblationAbstract
Abstract
Objective: This study reviews inclusive SRH intervention programs from high-income countries (HICs)
to guide the development of similar programs for people with mental illness in low- and middle-income
countries (LMICs), with a focus on LIMCs.
Methods: A literature review was performed using databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar,
focusing on articles from 2010 to 2024. The review examined peer-reviewed articles and credible reports
on SRH services for people with mental illness.
Results: Findings indicate that integrating SRH services with mental health support is effective in HICs.
LMICs face challenges like stigma and limited-service integration. Successful strategies from HICs,
including legal protections and specialized services, offer valuable lessons.
Conclusion: Adapting successful SRH intervention models from HICs to LMICs, incorporating
multisectoral approaches and legal reforms, is essential to improving SRH service access for people with
mental illness.
Keywords: Mental health, Mental illness, Access, Sexual, Reproductive, Health, Services, Program,
Intervention, Inclusion, and Stigma.
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