SynthesisBMC pregnancy and childbirth2020
Muslim women's experiences of maternity services in the UK: qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis.
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- Experiences of women from ethnic minorities and underserved, marginalised and disadvantaged groups in communicating with health professionals during antenatal care: An overview of qualitative systematic reviews.NIHR open research · 2026Pooled it
- The Impact of Culture on Access to and Utilisation of Maternity Care Amongst Muslim Women in High-Income Countries: A Qualitative Systematic Review.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2025Pooled it
- Equity in prenatal healthcare services globally: an umbrella review.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Pooled it
- Exploring cervical cancer screening awareness, beliefs, barriers, and practices among indonesian muslim women in Japan: a qualitative study.BMC public health · 2025Article
- The relationship between ethnicity and place of birth in England: a mixed-methods study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
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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
- 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
- Religious practices of Muslim women in the UK during maternity: evidence-based professional practice recommendations.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Article
- Ramadan and women's health.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2022Article
- A case study on the use of Public Narrative as a leadership development approach for Patient Leaders in the English National Health Service.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Addressing inequalities in the identification and management of perinatal mental health difficulties: The perspectives of minoritised women, healthcare practitioners and the voluntary sector.Frontiers in global women's health · 2022Article
- Exploring the impact of Ramadan fasting on women's reproductive health: A narrative review.Women's health (London, England)Review
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Abstract
backgroundThis review aimed to identify and synthesise evidence of Muslim women's experiences of maternity services in the UK. A systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative evidence, unrestricted by type of publication was conducted. Muslim women who had accessed maternity services in the UK, regardless of obstetric or medical history were included.
methodDatabases were searched from 2001 to 2019 and screened for inclusion using pre-determined criteria. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Qualitative Research Checklist was used to assess study quality and findings were synthesised using thematic synthesis, as described by Thomas and Harden.
resultsSix studies were included. The following five themes were identified: Islamic practices and Individualised care; Talk, Teach and Translate; Injustice, Inequity and Intolerance; If Allah wills; and, 'It's not all that bad'. Synthesis highlighted the significance of Islam in shaping many of the women's decision-making relating to antenatal screening and medication, which was contrasted with healthcare professionals' limited awareness of the importance of Islam for motherhood. The majority of women experienced poor maternity care which at times indicated stereotypical and discriminatory behaviour.
conclusionsEducation for healthcare professionals is warranted, to enhance the quality and cultural competency in providing appropriate care that acknowledges and meets Muslim women's needs.
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