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Perceptions of Rural Access to Prenatal Care in the United States by Patients, Nurses, Midwives, and Physicians: An
Background:
Despite substantial investments in maternity care, the United States continues to experience higher maternal mortality rates than most high-income countries. Rural regions lack adequate prenatal care services, a contributing factor to disparate maternal health outcomes.
Methods:
This integrative review on patient, nurse, midwife, physician, and community perspectives on accessing prenatal care in rural areas of the United States follows Whittemore and Knafl's integrative review framework, including a systematic literature search in various databases from January 1, 2010, to May 1, 2024. Eligible articles were published in English, peer-reviewed, and focused on subjective accounts of accessing prenatal care in rural areas of the United States. Seven articles met inclusion criteria and were assessed for quality using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklists.
Results:
Three major categories influencing access to prenatal care in rural areas were developed. Individual factors included transportation, family support, motivation, and work commitments. Socioeconomic factors encompass health insurance, rurality, income, and housing. System factors involved the qualities of nurses, midwives, physicians, the clinic environment, and collaboration within the health care system. The findings emphasized the complexity of rural prenatal care access.
Conclusions:
Understanding patient and care giver perspectives on accessing prenatal care in rural areas is crucial for addressing the factors influencing maternal outcomes. Rural pregnant women face unique challenges, contributing to an increased risk of maternal morbidity and mortality. Further research is needed to explore their experiences and develop interventions to improve access and outcomes in rural areas.
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