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Perceived barriers to prenatal care services.

C A Beckmann1, T A Buford, J B Witt

  • 1University of Missouri--Kansas City, School of Nursing, Missouri, USA. Beckmannc@umkc.edu

MCN. the American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing
|February 17, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Long wait times and high costs are key barriers to prenatal care for low-income women. These obstacles, along with others, vary by age and race, necessitating targeted interventions for early prenatal care access.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Access to timely prenatal care is crucial for maternal and infant health outcomes.
  • Low-income populations often face significant challenges in accessing healthcare services, including prenatal care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify specific barriers encountered by low-income women when seeking prenatal care services.
  • To investigate whether these barriers differ across various demographic characteristics within this population.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive correlational study was conducted.
  • Data were collected from 110 women who initiated prenatal care after the 20th week of gestation.

Main Results:

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  • Long waiting times for appointments and the cost of care were identified as the primary barriers.
  • Significant associations between barriers and participants' age and race were observed.

    • Conclusions:

    • Identifiable factors impede early prenatal care seeking among low-income women, but these barriers are addressable.
    • Strategies such as culturally competent care, efficient appointment scheduling, and financial/insurance assistance are recommended.
    • Addressing demographic-specific barriers is essential for improving early prenatal care access.