Utilization of Maternal Health Care Among Immigrant Mothers in New York City, 2016-2018.

ABSTRACT: Immigrant women represent half of New York City (NYC) births, and some immigrant groups have elevated risk for poor maternal health outcomes. Disparities in health care utilization across the maternity care spectrum may contribute to differential maternal health outcomes. Data on immigrant maternal health utilization are under-explored in the literature. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of the population-based NYC Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System survey, using 2016-2018 data linked to birth certificate variables, to explore self-reported utilization of preconception, prenatal, and postpartum health care and potential explanatory pathways. We stratified results by maternal nativity and, for immigrants, by years living in the US; geographic region of origin; and country of

SUBMITTER: Maru S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8688674 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature