無料の信仰に基づくクリニックで産前ケアを求める黒人女性の価値観を探る

Black women in the United States face numerous barriers accessing high quality prenatal care. We sought to understand the experience of Black women getting prenatal care in a free faith-based medical clinic and to explore their experiences with staff and clinicians at the clinic.

From August 2022-January 2023, we conducted qualitative interviews with 14 Black women. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and coded by 2 researchers. After coding, researchers identified emerging themes through standard qualitative methods. The study was IRB reviewed and approved.

Patients identified meaningful relationships with clinic staff; the impact of a faith-based institution; the complicated relationships with clinicians; and the value of wrap-around services as key aspects of care.

This study highlighted the importance of interpersonal relationships and building trust. Findings support prior research showing Black women's' preference for race- and gender-concordant prenatal care and this being an important contributor to trust.