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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Health Equity Research

Background:

  • Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S.
  • Black women and birthing people experience disproportionately higher rates of HDP-related mortality and morbidity.
  • Racial disparities in HDP outcomes necessitate targeted interventions and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline key recommendations from the Preeclampsia Foundation's national Racial Disparities Task Force (RDTF).
  • To address racial disparities in HDP through community engagement, improved healthcare practices, and focused research.
  • To call for action and multi-sectoral collaboration to improve HDP care for Black women and birthing people.

Main Methods:

  • Formation of a national Racial Disparities Task Force (RDTF) by the Preeclampsia Foundation in 2020.
  • Development of recommendations centered around three pillars: Community, Healthcare Practice, and Research.
  • Review of existing healthcare practices and identification of areas for improvement, including postpartum follow-up and chronic hypertension management.

Main Results:

  • Key recommendations include adequate treatment of chronic hypertension, rebranding low-dose aspirin to prenatal aspirin, and innovative postpartum care models.
  • Emphasis on developing metrics to evaluate obstetrical care quality concerning racial disparities in HDP.
  • Highlighting the need for research into social and structural determinants of health (ssDOH) impacting HDP care and outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing racial disparities in HDP requires listening to and engaging Black women and birthing people and their communities.
  • Multi-sectoral collaboration is essential for improving healthcare practices and driving research to reduce HDP-related inequities.
  • Strategic priorities focus on actionable changes in healthcare delivery and research to improve outcomes for marginalized populations.