Provider perspectives on maternal care challenges for Black and Latine women in Indiana: a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT: Indiana consistently ranks among the states with the highest maternal and infant mortality in the United States, particularly affecting Black and Latine communities, endangering their right to safe and respectful maternal care. Providers working with these communities are crucial in identifying challenges faced by their clients, and to inform programs and policies. We interviewed 32 clinical and community-based providers from February to April 2021 to understand their perspectives on the challenges faced by their Black and Latine clients. Participants were identified through online sources and referrals. Interviews, conducted over online video, were recorded, transcribed, and analysed following a six-step thematic approach. Six areas of challenges emerged: non-medical infrastructure and po

SUBMITTER: Guerra-Reyes L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11632919 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature