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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedMehra R, Alspaugh A, Dunn JT
"'Oh gosh, why go?' Cause they are going to look at me and not hire": intersectional experiences of Black women navigating employment during pregnancy and parenting.
This study was an analysis of the lived experience of pregnancy among Black pregnant women in New Haven, Connecticut. Twenty-four women participated in semi-structured interviews from January 2017 through August 2018. Interview transcripts were analyzed to describe common experiences. The following three themes were identified: 1) Difficulty seeking employment during pregnant; 2) Experiences on the job and navigating leave and accommodations while pregnant and parenting; and 3) The stressors of experiencing pregnancy discrimination and bias, which influenced financial burden and stress.
AHRQ-funded; HS017589.
Citation: Mehra R, Alspaugh A, Dunn JT .
"'Oh gosh, why go?' Cause they are going to look at me and not hire": intersectional experiences of Black women navigating employment during pregnancy and parenting.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023 Jan 10; 23(1):17. doi: 10.1186/s12884-022-05268-9..
Keywords: Pregnancy, Women, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Blebu BE, Kuppermann M, Coleman-Phox K
A qualitative exploration of experiences accessing community and social services among pregnant low-income people of color during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to heightened social and economic stressors for expectant individuals. Although community and social services exist to alleviate stressors during pregnancy (e.g., food insecurity and financial difficulties) and decrease the likelihood of negative maternal outcomes, it remains uncertain how the pandemic influenced access to these resources, especially among low-income communities of color. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of low-income pregnant individuals of color in accessing community and social service resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. This qualitative study on COVID-related factors recruited participants from two sources—a prospective comparative effectiveness study comparing two enhanced prenatal care models and the California Black Infant Health Program between August and November 2020. The researchers conducted 62 interviews with Medicaid-eligible participants in California's Central Valley, asking them to describe their pregnancy-related experiences and the perceived impact of the pandemic on these experiences. The study identified two overarching themes: obstacles in accessing community and social service resources during the pandemic and potential avenues for enhancing access to these resources. Sub-themes regarding challenges encountered encompassed issues with remote access, complex registration procedures for community and social services, and concerns specific to COVID-19 resources (e.g., testing). Sub-themes associated with opportunities for improved access included capitalizing on instrumental support from perinatal staff and informational (e.g., practical) support from other community programs and pregnant peers. Participants suggested improved client experiences could be achieved through increased transparency and enhanced patient-provider communication.
AHRQ-funded; HS026407
Citation: Blebu BE, Kuppermann M, Coleman-Phox K .
A qualitative exploration of experiences accessing community and social services among pregnant low-income people of color during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Womens Health 2023 Jan-Dec;19:17455057231156792. doi: 10.1177/17455057231156792.
Keywords: COVID-19, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Low-Income, Women, Pregnancy, Public Health