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Iranian women and care providers' perceptions of equitable prenatal care: A qualitative study
Mahin Gheibizadeh1, Heidar Ali Abedi2, Easa Mohammadi3
1Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
Background:
Equity as a basic human right builds the foundation of all areas of primary healthcare, especially prenatal care. However, it is unclear how pregnant women and their care providers perceive the equitable prenatal care.
Objective:
This study aimed to explore Iranian women's and care providers' perceptions of equitable prenatal care.
Research Design:
In this study, a qualitative approach was used. Individual in-depth unstructured interviews were conducted with a purposeful sample of pregnant women and their care providers. Data were analyzed using inductive content analysis method.
Participants And Research Context:
A total of 10 pregnant women and 10 prenatal care providers recruited from six urban health centers across Ahvaz, a south western city in Iran, were participated in the study.
Ethical Considerations:
The study was approved by the Ethics Committee affiliated to Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. The ethical principles of voluntary participation, confidentiality, and anonymity were considered.
Findings:
Analysis of participants' interviews resulted in seven themes: guideline-based care, time-saving care, nondiscriminatory care, privacy-respecting care, affordable comprehensive care, effective client-provider relationships, and caregivers' competency.
Conclusion:
The findings explain the broader and less discussed dimensions of equitable care that are valuable information for the realization of equity in care. Understanding and focusing on these dimensions will help health policy-makers in designing more equitable healthcare services for pregnant women.
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