ArticleWomen's health (London, England)
"I just want us to be heard": A qualitative study of perinatal experiences among women of color.
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- Experiences of postpartum mental health sequelae among black and biracial women during the COVID-19 pandemic.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Article
- Low trust, high barriers: A qualitative study of perinatal care experiences in New York City during the early COVID-19 pandemic.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
objectivesLong-standing racial disparities, particularly between White and Black women, in maternal and birth outcomes necessitate an examination of the factors influencing these disparities. This study aimed to understand the experiences of women of color as they relate to pregnancy and/or birth complications to inform policy and strategy to decrease racial and ethnic health disparities.
methodsSix focus groups were conducted with women (
resultsThe seven themes identified include: lack of knowledge, mental health, communication with providers, support systems, representation, social determinants of health, and discrimination and stigma. Women shared a variety of experiences related to their health care from before pregnancy into their post-partum period, revealing many areas for improvement to extant systems.
conclusionThe inclusion of voices of the populations most deeply affected by health disparities is crucial to understanding how care and services provided can be improved. This analysis suggests the need for change at multiple levels of the health care and social services systems. These experiences provide valuable insight into some of the many struggles and barriers that women of color face during pregnancy and beyond.
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