Exploring the perspectives of healthcare professionals on the most significant health disparities observed in perinatal settings: A qualitative study
Study findings provide a comprehensive view of the health disparities perceived by these healthcare professionals during the perinatal period. These findings offer insight into the systemic inequities that affect maternal and infant outcomes. Overall, results may offer evidence for improving cultural competency in the medical setting and providing a greater understanding of the complex interplay of factors that influence outcomes for mothers and infants.
Authors
- Madelyn J. Hill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7754-0078)
- Kayleigh A. Gregory (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3545-1285)
- Mastano Dzimbiri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5673-7237)
- Ashley L. Merianos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5640-7227)
Institutions
- University of Cincinnati (US)
- Miami University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Midwifery
- Published
- 2025-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2025.104366
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.82