Factors influencing maternal health in indigenous communities with presence of traditional midwifery in the Americas: protocol for a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Indigenous mothers often receive culturally unsafe services that do not fully respond to their needs. The objective of this scoping review is to collate and assess evidence that identifies factors, including the role and influence of traditional midwives, that affect maternal health in indigenous communities in the Americas. The results will map Western perspectives reflected in published and unpublished literature to indicate the complex network of factors that influence maternal outcomes. These maps will allow for comparison with local stakeholder knowledge and discussion to identify what needs to change to promote culturally safe care.

Methods and analysis

A librarian will search studies with iterative and documented adjustments in CINAHL, Scopus, Latin Ameri

SUBMITTER: Sarmiento I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7592283 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature