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ArticleJournal of racial and ethnic health disparities2026

Maternity Care Experiences of Non-Hispanic Black Women in Southern US Maternity Care Settings.

Angelina Aduke Toluhi, Rosylen Quinney, Joycelina Imafidon, Jesse Rattan, Rachel G Sinkey, Jeff Szychowski, Alan T Tita, Waldemar A Carlo, Martha S Wingate, Janet M Turan

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Angelina Aduke ToluhiDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1700 Sixth Avenue S Suite 10270, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA. atoluhi@uab.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0555-323X
Rosylen QuinneyDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1700 Sixth Avenue S Suite 10270, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA.
Joycelina ImafidonSchool of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Jesse RattanDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1700 Sixth Avenue S Suite 10270, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA.
Rachel G SinkeyDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1700 Sixth Avenue S Suite 10270, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA.
Jeff SzychowskiSchool of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Alan T TitaDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1700 Sixth Avenue S Suite 10270, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA.
Waldemar A CarloDivision of Neonatology, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Martha S WingateSchool of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Janet M TuranSchool of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.

Funding

The ACHIEVE Trial: Achieving longer gestation in preeclampsia via antihypertensive therapy.K23HL159331 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · PI Rachel G Sinkey · 2022 to 2026
$884k
American Heart Association 24DIVSUP1284993NHLBI NIH HHS K23 HL159331
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Abstract

objectiveThe United States (US) reports disparities in maternal health outcomes across states, regions, and racial/ethnic groups. Few studies in the US South have sought to understand the perspectives of Non-Hispanic Black (NHB) women about their experiences of maternity care. This study examines NHB women's maternity care experiences in three Southern states.

methodsThrough in-depth interviews (February-September 2023), we explored maternity care experiences of NHB women experiencing adverse maternal outcomes (n = 18), and family members of deceased NHB women or infants (n = 2), in Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina. Grounded in the World Health Organization's Quality of Care Framework for Maternal and Newborn Health Care, our study elucidated the experiences of these NHB women and family members with racial and other discrimination, and their preferences for treatment during maternity care. We adopted a mixed deductive and inductive thematic approach to analyze the data using NVivo software.

resultsThree major themes emerged: 1) experience of care, 2) perceptions of racial and other discrimination during maternity care, and 3) preferred manner of treatment in maternity services. Perceptions about discrimination due to race and other identities were shared. Issues related to provider-patient communication, respect, and emotional support were identified as main factors that influenced NHB women's experiences of maternity care.

conclusionBoth positive and negative maternity care experiences, including instances of overt racism and discrimination were reported by NHB women and families who had experienced adverse pregnancy outcomes. Our findings highlight the need to prioritize respectful maternity care through targeted quality measures.

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Anti-racismMaternity carePregnancy outcomesQuality of care

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