The relationship between ethnicity and place of birth in England: a mixed-methods study
There are ethnic disparities in place of birth. Cultural factors seem influential, but barriers to choice, such as limited evidence-sharing by midwives, may disproportionately affect women from ethnic minority communities, who may particularly benefit from midwife-led birth settings. Women need personalised information about options. Improving choice of birthplace is a step towards reducing health inequalities and promoting optimal health.
Authors
- Christopher Grollman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6950-1837)
- Zahra Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5700-4956)
- Frances Rivers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6416-0896)
- Marina Daniele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5666-9489)
Institutions
- City, University of London (GB)
- Kingston Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2024-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06977-z
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.75
Funders
- City, University of London