"I just want us to be heard": A qualitative study of perinatal experiences among women of color.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Long-standing racial disparities, particularly between White and Black women, in maternal and birth outcomes necessitate an examination of the factors influencing these disparities. This study aimed to understand the experiences of women of color as they relate to pregnancy and/or birth complications to inform policy and strategy to decrease racial and ethnic health disparities.

Methods

Six focus groups were conducted with women (n = 31) who were identified as a woman of color, were 18 years or older, self-identified as having experienced pregnancy or birth complications after 2016, and who spoke English. A focus group guide co-created with the research team, community partners, and peer researchers from the local community was utilized to elicit discussion

SUBMITTER: Barnett KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9523856 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature