Perceptions of cultural competency in antenatal care amongst midwives and Nigerian mothers in the UK- A qualitative descriptive study

Black African women, particularly recently migrated Nigerian women, experience poorer access to antenatal care linked to cultural factors leading to increased maternal mortality. Cultural insensitivity of healthcare professionals creates mistrust and negatively influences migrant Nigerian women's engagement with antenatal care services. This study highlights the significance of culture on migrant Nigerian women's health seeking behaviour and decision-making during pregnancy. The findings emphasis the importance of midwives being more responsive to the cultural preferences of migrant Nigerian women and that cultural competency is a core component in achieving quality personalised antenatal care.