Birth Experiences of Black Women and Impact of Mother's Perceptions, Control, and Responsive Care
A Qualitative Pilot Study
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsr.v12i3.1948Keywords:
maternal mortality, health disparities, phenomenologyAbstract
Maternal mortality in America, especially among African American women, has become an increasingly popular topic over the past few years. This project uses a phenomenological approach to analyze the birthing experiences of African American women. The personal narratives of African American mothers provide a unique perspective surrounding the American birthing crisis. They can play a crucial role alongside statistical analysis to provide a much-needed solution. Lack of control, feelings of disempowerment, and racial discrimination were common themes among the ten narratives analyzed. Employee racial competency training and diversifying healthcare teams could be a step in the right direction regarding the current maternal mortality crisis in America. However, further research with a larger sample size can provide additional insight into common themes in the birthing experience of African American women.
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