Communication and Birth Experiences Among Black Birthing People Who Experienced Preterm Birth.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Physically or psychologically distressing birth experiences can influence postpartum health, parenting efficacy, and future pregnancy plans. Communication deficits contribute to negative birth experiences. This qualitative analysis explored themes related to communication and negative birth experiences among Black birthing people who experienced preterm birth.

Methods

We conducted qualitative interviews with non-Hispanic Black, English language-proficient birthing people with Medicaid-insured preterm infants. Interviews were designed to explore experiences with health care access and well-being after birth. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and coded following an integrated approach where we applied a priori codes and captured emergent themes from the data

SUBMITTER: Gregory EF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11233086 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature