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ArticleBirth (Berkeley, Calif.)2025

Childbirth Experience, Mistreatment, and Migrant Status: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Edythe L Mangindin, Helga Gottfreðsdóttir, Kathrin Stoll, Franka Cadée, Elín Inga Lárusdóttir, Emma M Swift

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Edythe L MangindinFaculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland.ORCID 0000-0003-3102-9490
Helga GottfreðsdóttirFaculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland.
Kathrin StollDepartment of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
Franka CadéeResearch Centre for Midwifery Science, Zuyd University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Elín Inga LárusdóttirDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Landspítali University Hospital, Reykjavík, Iceland.
Emma M SwiftFaculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland.ORCID 0000-0001-9476-130X

Funding

Developmental Fund for Immigration Issues of the Icelandic Ministry of Social AffairsMemorial Fund of Midwife Björg MagnúsdóttirNursing and Midwifery Research Fund of Ingibjörg R. MagnúsdóttirRannís
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Abstract

introductionChildbirth experience can affect women's long-term health and well-being. However, there is limited knowledge on whether migrant status affects woman's experience during childbirth. We aimed to answer the following research questions: (1) Is there a difference in childbirth experience between migrant and native-born women in Iceland; and (2) Are migrant women more likely to experience mistreatment in childbirth compared to native-born women in Iceland?

methodsAn online survey was developed including the Childbirth Experience Questionnaire 2 to assess overall childbirth experience, and descriptive analysis and linear regression were conducted to determine differences between migrant and native-born women in Iceland. The mistreatment by care providers in childbirth indicators were used to evaluate mistreatment in childbirth, and frequencies and logistic regression were conducted. Both regression models were adjusted for sociodemographic and obstetric factors.

resultsA total of 1365 women participated. Migrant women reported statistically significantly lower scores for birth experience compared to native-born women (F [12, 1352] = 23.97, p < 0.001). There was no statistical difference between groups regarding mistreatment in childbirth. One in four of all women reported at least one form of mistreatment.

conclusionThis study suggests that there are areas in maternity care that can be improved upon, particularly in providing care for migrant women and addressing mistreatment in childbirth for all. Our results suggest further research in this area as well as evaluation of maternity systems, training in cultural competency and effective communication.

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Delivery, ObstetricParturitionTransients and MigrantsAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIcelandLogistic ModelsPregnancyRetrospective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adultchildbirth experiencehealthcare professionalshealth inequitymigrantsmistreatment

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PMID39891471
PMCPMC12612351

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