Accessing peripartum care in an internal medicine clinic: Barriers, interventions, and racial disparities.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study evaluates obstacles peripartum patients with additional medical needs face and services that would be helpful in obtaining this care.

Study design

A survey was administered to 226 patients at a clinic specializing in internal medicine care for peripartum patients. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistics and linear regression.

Results

The three most reported barriers that interfered with attending medical appointments included the inability to leave work (41%), being too busy (33%), and lack of childcare (29%). Hispanic and Black patients reported more barriers to care as compared to White patients. The three most reported interventions that would be helpful in attending appointments were more virtual appointment options (38%), increased i

SUBMITTER: Malani K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11563510 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature