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Perinatal Health Disparities Between Roma and Non-Roma Populations: A Systematic Review.

Afroditi Dimogerontaki¹, Nikoletta Iacovidou², Styliani Paliatsiou²

¹Pediatrics Department, Corinth General Hospital, 201 00 Corinth, Greece.

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|December 24, 2025

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Roma women experience significant health disparities, leading to poorer perinatal outcomes like preterm birth and neonatal mortality compared to non-Roma populations. Addressing social determinants and ensuring equitable care are crucial for improving maternal and infant health equity.

Keywords:

Roma ethnic minorities health disparities maternal health neonatal health perinatal outcomes prenatal care preterm birth socioeconomic factors

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Maternal and Child Health
Health Equity Research

Background:

Roma women face significant health inequalities due to limited healthcare access and socioeconomic disadvantages.
These disparities result in poorer perinatal outcomes for Roma populations compared to non-Roma.
Understanding these differences is vital for developing effective health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore disparities in neonatal health outcomes between Roma and non-Roma populations.
To summarize key perinatal characteristics of Roma and non-Roma groups.
To assess the impact of prenatal care on neonatal outcomes in these populations.

Main Methods:

A systematic literature review was conducted using major databases (PubMed, Scopus) up to 2025.
Included observational studies comparing perinatal outcomes (preterm birth, low birth weight, stillbirth, neonatal mortality) between Roma and non-Roma populations.
Analyzed factors influencing observed discrepancies.

Main Results:

48 studies revealed substantial health disparities between Roma and non-Roma mothers and newborns.
Roma populations showed significantly higher rates of preterm birth, low birth weight, and neonatal mortality.
Key contributing factors identified include socioeconomic status, prenatal care access, maternal education, and systemic discrimination.

Conclusions:

Significant and persistent perinatal health disparities exist between Roma and non-Roma populations.
A multi-level strategy is needed, prioritizing social determinants of health, equitable maternal care access, and mitigating discrimination.
Future research should focus on developing and evaluating targeted interventions to reduce inequities and improve perinatal outcomes for Roma populations.