ArticleHealth expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy2018
The midwife-woman relationship in a South Wales community: Experiences of midwives and migrant Pakistani women in early pregnancy.
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- Experience of and access to maternity care in the UK by immigrant women: a narrative synthesis systematic review.BMJ open · 2019Pooled it
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- Muslim and Christian Women's Perceptions of the Influence of Spirituality and Religious Beliefs on Motherhood and Child-Rearing: A Phenomenological Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- An integrative review of supportive relationships between child-bearing women and midwives.Nursing open · 2023Review
- Minoritised ethnic women's experiences of inequities and discrimination in maternity services in North-West England: a mixed-methods study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Article
- Addressing social inequity through improving relational care: A social-ecological model based on the experiences of migrant women and midwives in South Wales.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2022Article
- Healthcare Professionals' Perceptions of Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Pregnant Migrant Women and the Potential of a Digital Support Tool-A Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Exploring ethnic minority women's experiences of maternity care during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: a qualitative study.BMJ open · 2021Article
- Strengthening Antenatal Care towards a Salutogenic Approach: A Meta-Ethnography.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
- From Midwife-Dominated to Midwifery-Led Antenatal Care: A Meta-Ethnography.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundIn 2015, 27.5% of births in England and Wales were to mothers born outside of the UK. Compared to their White British peers, minority ethnic and migrant women are at a significantly higher risk of maternal and perinatal mortality, along with lower maternity care satisfaction. Existing literature highlights the importance of midwife-woman relationships in care satisfaction and pregnancy outcomes; however, little research has explored midwife-woman relationships for migrant and minority ethnic women in the UK.
methodsA focused ethnography was conducted in South Wales, UK, including semi-structured interviews with 9 migrant Pakistani participants and 11 practising midwives, fieldwork in the local migrant Pakistani community and local maternity services, observations of antenatal appointments, and reviews of relevant media. Thematic data analysis was undertaken concurrently with data collection.
findingsThe midwife-woman relationship was important for participants' experiences of care. Numerous social and ecological factors influenced this relationship, including family relationships, culture and religion, differing health-care systems, authoritative knowledge and communication of information. Marked differences were seen between midwives and women in the perceived importance of these factors.
conclusionsFindings provide new theoretical insights into the complex factors contributing to the health-care expectations of pregnant migrant Pakistani women in the UK. These findings may be used to create meaningful dialogue between women and midwives, encourage women's involvement in decisions about their health care and facilitate future midwifery education and research. Conclusions are relevant to a broad international audience, as achieving better outcomes for migrant and ethnic minority communities is of global concern.
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