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A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Published on: January 12, 2018
Black women's experiences with professional accompaniment at prenatal appointments
Cyleste Collins1, Rong Bai2, Portia Brown3
1Cleveland State University, School of Social Work, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Abstract:
U.S. public health statistics report dismal Black infant and maternal mortality rates. Prenatal care alone, while essential, does not reduce such disparities.
Objectives:
The purpose of the study was to explore Black women's experiences when a perinatal support professional (PSP) accompanies them to prenatal medical appointments.
Design:
This research used a phenomenological approach, using data from in-depth individual interviews to explore the essence of 25 Black women's experiences.
Results:
We identified three major themes from the data that together, show that PSPs served as communication bridges for their clients. Clients said their PSPs helped them to understand and feel seen and heard by their medical providers during their prenatal appointments. The third theme was the deep level of trust the clients developed for their PSPs which made the first two themes possible. PSPs' intervention resulted in reduced stress and uncertainty in medical interactions and increased women's trust in their providers' recommendations.
Conclusions:
Including a trusted, knowledgeable advocate like a PSP may be an important intervention in improving Black women's prenatal care experiences, reducing stress associated with medical interactions, and ultimately reducing pregnancy-related health disparities.
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