Work as a social determinant of maternal health: A qualitative exploration of college-educated Black women's experiences at work during pregnancy and postpartum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Black women are disproportionately impacted by higher rates of maternal mortality in the United States (US). Limited research has focused on adverse maternal health outcomes among college-educated Black women, although research has found these outcomes persistent among this population.

Objectives

This study aimed to fill a critical gap in current research by elucidating the nuanced experiences of college-educated Black women in the workplace during pregnancy and postpartum. By exploring this under-researched area, our study contributes to the academic discourse on Black maternal health disparities within the scope of occupational health. It offers practical insights for enhancing workplace gender equity, informing healthcare practices, and shaping policies that su

SUBMITTER: Omowale SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11618909 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature