Project20: interpreter services for pregnant women with social risk factors in England: what works, for whom, in what circumstances, and how?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Black and minority ethnic women and those with social risk factors such as deprivation, refugee and asylum seeker status, homelessness, mental health issues and domestic violence are at a disproportionate risk of poor birth outcomes. Language barriers further exacerbate this risk, with women struggling to access, engage with maternity services and communicate concerns to healthcare professionals. To address the language barrier, many UK maternity services offer telephone interpreter services. This study explores whether or not women with social risk factors find these interpreter services acceptable, accessible and safe, and to suggest solutions to address challenges.

Methods

Realist methodology was used to refine previously constructed programme theories about ho

SUBMITTER: Rayment-Jones H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8543874 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature