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Martha Vazquez Corona1, Alya Hazfiarini1, Jenny Cao2
1Gender and Women's Health Unit, Nossal Institute for Global Health, School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia.
Summary
Migrant women face barriers like cost and poor communication in maternity care. Improving culturally sensitive support and shared decision-making is key to equitable access for these women.
Area of Science:
- Maternal Health
- Migrant Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Migrant women, including international students, have unique needs when accessing maternity care.
- Understanding their experiences is crucial for improving healthcare equity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore migrant women's expectations and experiences with maternity care services.
- To identify factors influencing their access and utilization of these services.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative participatory research utilizing photo-elicitation workshops and in-depth interviews.
- Inductive reflexive thematic analysis conducted collaboratively with participants and researchers.
Main Results:
- Key challenges included high costs, inadequate language services, and poor continuity of care.
- Lack of culturally appropriate care limited women's participation in decision-making.
- Social support and respectful care improved experiences; practical enablers included transport and insurance support.
Conclusions:
- Migrant women encounter structural barriers in maternity care, impacting their decision-making and access.
- Enhancing shared decision-making and woman-centered care is vital to address health inequities.
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