189 Promoting equity in migrant maternity care across Europe: how to actively involve migrant women in the design and implementation of interventions?

Abstract WKS 43: Promoting equity in migrant maternity care across Europe: How to actively involve migrant women in the design and implementation of interventions?, B307 (FCSH), September 5, 2025, 11:30 - 12:30 Rationales and Purpose Migrant women across the European region face persistent barriers to equitable maternity care, including exclusion from service design, language barriers, racism, and a lack of culturally responsive care. These inequities can contribute to poorer maternal and infant outcomes. This workshop aims to explore practical, effective, and sustainable methods for meaningfully involving migrant women in the co-design and implementation of maternity care interventions across the European region. It seeks to challenge existing research practices, encourage more inclusive, participatory approaches, and promote responsiveness in maternal health care services. Methods/Process of Workshop Using a roundtable format, this 60-minute session will be co-facilitated by a migrant woman with lived experience and an academic researcher. Five discussants will present brief case examples, including intervention research from the UK, Germany, and Denmark, alongside findings from a systematic review and qualitative study. A ‘Creative Thinking’ framework will guide participant engagement through mind mapping, live polling, and facilitated discussion to stimulate new ideas and capture diverse perspectives. Projected Learning Outcomes Participants will: