ArticleReproductive health2021
"COVID affected us all:" the birth and postnatal health experiences of resettled Syrian refugee women during COVID-19 in Canada.
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- Understanding equity-oriented maternity care for women of refugee background in high-income countries: a qualitative systematic review.International journal for equity in health · 2026Pooled it
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- Wellbeing Outcomes and Risk and Protective Factors for Parents with Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds from the Middle East in the First 1000 Days: A Systematic Review.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2024Pooled it
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- Patient-reported experiences and outcomes of virtual care during COVID-19: a systematic review.Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2023Pooled it
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- Healthcare Provider Narratives of the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pregnant and Parenting Youth in Canada: A Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Perceptions and Experiences of Inequity for Women of Refugee Background Having a Baby during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Melbourne, Australia.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Pregnant and postpartum women's experiences of the indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in high-income countries: a qualitative evidence synthesis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
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- Childcare as a social determinant of access to healthcare: a scoping review.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Looking through the lens: a photovoice study examining access to services for newcomer children.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2023Article
- Evaluation of Perinatal and Neonatal Outcomes of Syrian Refugees Compared to Turkish Population: A Snapshot During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2023Article
- Use of participatory action research to support Syrian refugee mothers in the resettlement period in Canada: A longitudinal study.PloS one · 2023Article
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- Symptoms of depression and anxiety, and unmet healthcare needs in adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Utilization of Postnatal Care Services among Thai Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results of a Web-Based Survey.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Assessment of the availability of sexual and reproductive healthcare for Venezuelan migrant women during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic at the north-western border of Brazil-Venezuela.Journal of migration and health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundPrior to COVID-19, postnatal resettled refugee women in Canada reported barriers to healthcare and low levels of social support, contributing to maternal health morbidities. The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be further exacerbating health inequities for marginalized populations. The experiences of resettled refugee women are not fully known.
aimTo understand Syrian refugee women's experiences accessing postnatal healthcare services and supports during the COVID-19 pandemic.
methodsSemi-structured, virtual interviews were conducted with eight resettled Syrian refugee women living in Nova Scotia (Canada) who were postnatal between March and August 2020. Data analysis was informed by constructivist grounded theory.
findingsThree themes emerged: "the impacts of COVID-19 on postnatal healthcare;" "loss of informal support;" and "grief and anxiety." Women experienced difficult healthcare interactions, including socially and physically isolated deliveries, challenges accessing in-person interpreters, and cancelled or unavailable in-home services (e.g., public health nurse and doula visits). Increased childcare responsibilities and limited informal supports due to pandemic restrictions left women feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Stay-at-home orders resulted in some women reporting feelings of isolation and loss, as they were unable to share in person postnatal moments with friends and family, ultimately impacting their mental wellness.
conclusionsCOVID-19 and associated public health restrictions had significant impacts on postnatal Syrian refugee women. Data presented in this study demonstrated the ways in which the pandemic environment and related restrictions amplified pre-existing barriers to care and postnatal health inequalities for resettled refugee women-particularly a lack of postnatal informal supports and systemic barriers to care.
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