Experiences of postpartum mental health sequelae among black and biracial women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study was to qualitatively examine coping mechanisms and desired supports in pregnant and birthing Black and Biracial adolescent and young adult women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

Black and Biracial participants ages 16-23 were recruited for virtual individual semi-structured interviews. Participants (n = 25) were asked about pre- and post-natal experiences with the healthcare system, effects of the pandemic, and participants' experiences of or desires for ideal care within the healthcare system. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and coded for qualitative analysis using nVivo. Discussions around postpartum mental health evolved organically when asked about how participants were coping postpartum.

Results

Nearly half the inte

SUBMITTER: Dwarakanath M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10478375 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature