A Socio-Ecological Approach to Understanding the Perinatal Care Experiences of People with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Ontario, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Accessible and quality care during the perinatal period is critical for optimal maternal and neonatal health. Using the socio-ecological model, the purpose of this study was to explore barriers and facilitators that shape the perinatal care experiences of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD).

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 individuals with IDD in Ontario, Canada, who had given birth within the past 5 years. Interviews focused on care experiences before, during, and after pregnancy. Data were analyzed using a directed content analysis approach, and the socio-ecological model guided analysis.

Results

Barriers at the societal (e.g., cultural norms of motherhood), policy/institutional (e.g., child protectio

SUBMITTER: Khan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8595790 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature