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Exploring prenatal care experiences in Ontario, Canada: An equity-oriented qualitative study
Zeenat Ladak1,2, Muzzammil Hooda3, Tolulope Ojo1
1University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Plos One
|March 30, 2026
Summary
Equity-oriented prenatal care significantly impacts patient satisfaction and health outcomes. This study highlights how social determinants of health create inequities, affecting marginalized populations
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Sociology of Health
- Maternal Health
Background:
- Equity-oriented prenatal care is crucial for patient satisfaction, care-seeking, and health outcomes.
- Social determinants of health disproportionately impact marginalized populations' care experiences.
- This study investigates prenatal patients' experiences and the influence of health inequities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore prenatal patients' care experiences.
- To examine the impact of health inequities on these experiences.
- To identify factors influencing patient satisfaction and health outcomes in prenatal care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative, patient-partner-oriented, cross-sectional study using Cochrane's PROGRESS-Plus equity framework.
- Purposeful, maximum variation sampling of 18 participants in Ontario, Canada (pregnant or experienced pregnancy loss within 12 months).
- Semi-structured interviews and sociodemographic survey, analyzed using descriptive and content analysis.
Main Results:
- Participants reported experiences ranging from powerlessness to continuity challenges, influenced by geographical and financial barriers.
- Patient-centered care experiences included empathetic practitioners and validation, but were affected by discrimination and power dynamics.
- Half of participants identified as racial minorities, with diverse healthcare professional interactions (physicians, nurses, midwives).
Conclusions:
- Findings can improve pregnancy care through targeted access, reduced patient-provider hierarchies, and culturally sensitive approaches.
- Enhancing trust through culturally sensitive care and community engagement is vital.
- Healthcare professionals and policymakers can use findings to meet patient expectations for equity-oriented prenatal care.
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