A systematic review of the qualitative literature on barriers to high-quality prenatal and postpartum care among low-income women.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the qualitative literature on low-income women's perspectives on the barriers to high-quality prenatal and postpartum care.

Data sources and study setting

We performed searches in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, SocIndex, and CINAHL for peer-reviewed studies published between 1990 and 2021.

Study design

A systematic review of qualitative studies with participants who were currently pregnant or had delivered within the past 2 years and identified as low-income at delivery.

Data collection/extraction methods

Two reviewers independently assessed studies for inclusion, evaluated study quality, and extracted information on study design and themes.

Principal findings

We identified 34 studies that met inclusion criteria, including 23 focuse

SUBMITTER: Bellerose M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9264457 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature