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ArticleJournal of racial and ethnic health disparities2026

COVID-19 Impact On Black and Latina Women: Pregnancy and Parenting.

Zoe Carrasco, Aliyah Behimino, Mariah Jiles, Brianne Taylor, Chakiya Clary, Gabriela Negrete, Andrea V Aponte, Brittany D Chambers Butcher, Anu Manchikanti Gomez, Stephanie Arteaga

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Article in Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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10 authors.

Zoe CarrascoSchool of Nursing, University of California, 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
Aliyah BehiminoSexual Health and Reproductive Equity Program, School of Social Welfare, University of California, 110 Haviland Hall, MC 7400, Berkeley, CA, 94720-7400, USA.
Mariah JilesSexual Health and Reproductive Equity Program, School of Social Welfare, University of California, 110 Haviland Hall, MC 7400, Berkeley, CA, 94720-7400, USA.
Brianne TaylorCalifornia Preterm Birth Initiative, University of California, 490 Illinois Street, Flr. 9 Box 2930, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
Chakiya ClarySexual Health and Reproductive Equity Program, School of Social Welfare, University of California, 110 Haviland Hall, MC 7400, Berkeley, CA, 94720-7400, USA.
Gabriela NegreteDepartment of Human Ecology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA, 95618, USA.
Andrea V AponteDepartment of Human Ecology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA, 95618, USA.
Brittany D Chambers ButcherDepartment of Human Ecology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA, 95618, USA. bdchambers@ucdavis.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-7558-9580
Anu Manchikanti GomezSexual Health and Reproductive Equity Program, School of Social Welfare, University of California, 110 Haviland Hall, MC 7400, Berkeley, CA, 94720-7400, USA.
Stephanie ArteagaSexual Health and Reproductive Equity Program, School of Social Welfare, University of California, 110 Haviland Hall, MC 7400, Berkeley, CA, 94720-7400, USA. s.arteaga@berkeley.edu.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic presented unique challenges for pregnant women and birthing individuals, particularly those from Black and Latino communities. Understanding the impact of the pandemic on their experiences is crucial for providing adequate support and care during vulnerable times. This research delves into the specific effects of COVID-19 on maternal stress and resilience. We conducted in-depth interviews with a subsample of 19 women from a larger study examining the effects of maternal stress and anxiety, racism, and resilience and coping on pregnancy among Black and Latina pregnant women in the San Francisco Bay Area, a diverse region where nearly two-thirds of residents are people of color. Using thematic analysis, we identified three dominant themes that illuminate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on participants' pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences. Firstly, the pandemic shifted participants' focus away from their pregnancy and birth experiences, compelling them to prioritize safety measures against COVID-19 infection. Secondly, the study highlighted the profound value of high-quality, supportive care from healthcare providers during the pandemic, which significantly impacted participants' well-being. Lastly, we uncovered various resilience-building strategies employed by participants to navigate the challenges of pregnancy and parenting during the pandemic. This research provides essential insights into the lived experiences of Black and Latina pregnant women in the San Francisco Bay Area during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings underscore the need for targeted support and interventions to address the unique stressors faced by these communities. By understanding the personal lived experience of Black and Latina participants' pregnancy, birth, and postpartum during the pandemic, healthcare providers and policymakers can develop more tailored and effective approaches to assist and empower Black and Latina pregnant individuals.

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Black or African AmericanCOVID-19Hispanic or LatinoParentingPregnant PeopleAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAnxietyFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicPregnancyQualitative ResearchRacismResilience, PsychologicalSan FranciscoBlack womenCOVID-19; Maternal healthLatina womenParentingSocial determinants of health

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