Migrant women's experiences of pregnancy, childbirth and maternity care in European countries: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Across Europe there are increasing numbers of migrant women who are of childbearing age. Migrant women are at risk of poorer pregnancy outcomes. Models of maternity care need to be designed to meet the needs of all women in society to ensure equitable access to services and to address health inequalities.

Objective

To provide up-to-date systematic evidence on migrant women's experiences of pregnancy, childbirth and maternity care in their destination European country.

Search strategy

CINAHL, MEDLINE, PubMed, PsycINFO and Scopus were searched for peer-reviewed articles published between 2007 and 2017.

Selection criteria

Qualitative and mixed-methods studies with a relevant qualitative component were considered for inclusion if they explored any aspect

SUBMITTER: Fair F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7012401 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature