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SynthesisJournal of racial and ethnic health disparities2025

Adverse Birth Outcomes and Maternal Morbidity Among Afro-Latinas and Their Infants: A Systematic Literature Review.

Alexa Parra, Vanessa Morales, Cynthia N Lebron, JoNell Potter, Yue Pan, Hudson P Santos

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Alexa ParraSchool of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, 5030 Brunson Dr, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, USA. a.parra5@umiami.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-7203-6497
Vanessa MoralesMiller School of Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Miami, 1120 NW 14Th St, Miami, FL, 33136, USA.
Cynthia N LebronSchool of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, 5030 Brunson Dr, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, USA.
JoNell PotterMiller School of Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Miami, 1120 NW 14Th St, Miami, FL, 33136, USA.
Yue PanMiller School of Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Miami, 1120 NW 14Th St, Miami, FL, 33136, USA.
Hudson P SantosSchool of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, 5030 Brunson Dr, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, USA.

Funding

The Effects of Intersecting Identity and Social Determinants of Health on Afro-Latina Maternal Morbidity and Infant Birth Outcomes in FloridaF31NR020977 · NINR · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI CORAL GABLES · PI PARRA, ALEXA MERCEDES · 2023 to 2024
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NINR NIH HHS 1F31NR020977-0NINR NIH HHS F31 NR020977
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo evaluate and synthesize research findings on adverse birth outcomes and maternal morbidity among Afro-Latinas and their infants.

methodsA systematic review was conducted within PubMed, Web of Science, and SCOPUS databases. Four thousand five hundred twenty-six published peer-reviewed articles from 1970 to 2023 that reported outcomes related to maternal morbidity and/or birth outcomes were screened. After screening, we assessed 22 for eligibility, and ultimately, seven studies were included for data extraction and analysis.

resultsAlthough limited, the existing studies revealed disparities in abnormal birth weight (LBW & SGA) and higher preterm birth prevalence among Afro-Latinas compared to other racial and ethnic peers. These disparities are also prevalent among U.S.-born Afro-Latinas compared to foreign-born Afro-Latinas.

conclusionsBy critically examining the current empirical evidence, we can gain a deeper understanding of how intersectionality impacts perinatal health outcomes among Afro-Latinas. Understanding the root causes of these outcomes through increased research is critical to preventing and reducing poor maternal and child health among Afro-Latinas, particularly those who are U.S.-born.

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Black or African AmericanHealth Status DisparitiesHispanic or LatinoPregnancy OutcomeFemaleHumansInfantInfant, Low Birth WeightInfant, NewbornInfant, Small for Gestational AgePregnancyPremature BirthWhiteAfro-LatinaBlack HispanicBlack LatinaInfant birth outcomesMaternal and child healthMaternal morbidities

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PMID39141245
PMCPMC12206386

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