Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Changes in Skin Color: Clinical Perspectives01:14

Changes in Skin Color: Clinical Perspectives

3.2K
The first thing a clinician sees is the skin, so the examination of the skin should be part of any thorough physical examination. Most skin disorders are relatively benign, but a few, including melanomas, can be fatal if untreated. A couple of the more noticeable disorders, albinism and vitiligo, affect the appearance of the skin and its accessory organs.
Albinism
Albinism is a genetic disorder that affects (completely or partially) the coloring of skin, hair, and eyes. The defect is primarily...
3.2K
Surveys02:16

Surveys

16.6K
Often, psychologists develop surveys as a means of gathering data. Surveys are lists of questions to be answered by research participants, and can be delivered as paper-and-pencil questionnaires, administered electronically, or conducted verbally. Generally, the survey itself can be completed in a short time, and the ease of administering a survey makes it easy to collect data from a large number of people.
16.6K
Assessment of Airway, Skin Color, and Use of Accessory Muscles01:30

Assessment of Airway, Skin Color, and Use of Accessory Muscles

1.6K
A thorough assessment of respiratory health is paramount in clinical settings to identify and manage respiratory distress and ensure adequate oxygenation. This article elaborates on the critical aspects of respiratory evaluation, including airway assessment, skin color examination, and the observation of accessory muscle use, which are integral to effectively diagnosing and managing patients with respiratory conditions.
Introduction
The initial evaluation of a patient's respiratory system...
1.6K
Pigmentation01:19

Pigmentation

4.0K
The color of the skin is influenced by a number of pigments, including melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin. Recall that melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes, which are found scattered throughout the stratum basale of the epidermis. The melanin is transferred to the keratinocytes via melanosomes.
Melanin occurs in two primary forms: eumelanin that provides black and brown pigment and pheomelanin that provides red color. Dark-skinned individuals produce more melanin than those with pale...
4.0K
Cross-Sectional Research01:50

Cross-Sectional Research

12.3K
In cross-sectional research, a researcher compares multiple segments of the population at the same time. If they were interested in people's dietary habits, the researcher might directly compare different groups of people by age. Instead of following a group of people for 20 years to see how their dietary habits changed from decade to decade, the researcher would study a group of 20-year-old individuals and compare them to a group of 30-year-old individuals and a group of 40-year-old...
12.3K
Sources of Self-Esteem III: Social Comparison01:27

Sources of Self-Esteem III: Social Comparison

203
Social comparison plays a fundamental role in the evaluation of personal success and self-worth. Rather than assessing our achievements in isolation, we interpret their significance relative to personal goals and critically in comparison to the performance of others. A grade of B in a mathematics exam might elicit pride if one's expectation was a C, yet result in disappointment if an A was anticipated or if peers achieved superior results. These comparative evaluations illustrate how both...
203

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Strategies for preventing gender-based violence in healthcare services: Evidence synthesis for health policy.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2026
Same author

Gender-based violence in Brazil: scoping review of risk factors and associated health consequences.

Ciencia & saude coletiva·2026
Same author

Developing an interprofessional strategy to address domestic violence in antenatal and postnatal care service: a quality improvement project.

Journal of interprofessional care·2026
Same author

Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women With Kidney Allografts in Brazil: An Integrative Review.

Experimental and clinical transplantation : official journal of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation·2026
Same author

Interventions addressing violence against women in health services: An overview of systematic reviews regarding barriers and facilitators to implementation.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2026
Same author

Low Calcium Intake in High-Risk Pregnant Women: What are the Associated Factors?

Maternal and child health journal·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 7, 2026

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
14:43

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

12.5K

Women's Satisfaction With Birth Experience According to Skin Color: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Amanda Dantas-Silva1, Silvia Maria Santiago2, Bruna Luiza Braga Pantoja1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.

Birth (Berkeley, Calif.)
|December 31, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Black women reported lower satisfaction with their childbirth experience compared to non-Black women. Addressing racial disparities is crucial for improving maternal care and satisfaction.

Keywords:
childbirth experiencehealth inequalitiesobstetric careracial disparitiesracism

More Related Videos

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design
07:40

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Published on: May 31, 2021

3.8K
Accurate and Simple Evaluation of Vascular Anastomoses in Monochorionic Placenta using Colored Dye
09:52

Accurate and Simple Evaluation of Vascular Anastomoses in Monochorionic Placenta using Colored Dye

Published on: September 5, 2011

27.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 7, 2026

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
14:43

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

12.5K
Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design
07:40

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Published on: May 31, 2021

3.8K
Accurate and Simple Evaluation of Vascular Anastomoses in Monochorionic Placenta using Colored Dye
09:52

Accurate and Simple Evaluation of Vascular Anastomoses in Monochorionic Placenta using Colored Dye

Published on: September 5, 2011

27.5K

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Health Services Research
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Racial disparities and racism are linked to adverse maternal health outcomes.
  • Women's satisfaction with childbirth is influenced by personal preferences and cultural beliefs.
  • A positive birth experience is vital for enhancing healthcare quality and promoting maternal health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare the childbirth satisfaction levels between Black and non-Black women.
  • To identify specific aspects of the labor and birth experience that contribute to satisfaction differences based on skin color.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted with 300 postpartum women in a tertiary hospital.
  • The Mackey Satisfaction Scale was used to assess childbirth satisfaction.
  • Statistical analysis, including chi-square, Fisher's exact, and Mann-Whitney tests, compared satisfaction scores between Black and non-Black women.

Main Results:

  • Black women reported significantly lower satisfaction with managing contractions, comfort during labor, and control during labor and delivery.
  • Fewer explanations from nursing staff and less favorable physician attitudes were reported by Black women.
  • Overall satisfaction scores and self-subscale scores were lower for Black women compared to non-Black women.

Conclusions:

  • Black women experienced lower overall satisfaction with their birth experience compared to non-Black women.
  • Reducing racial disparities in healthcare is essential for improving obstetric care and patient satisfaction.
  • The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address inequities in maternal healthcare.