New Mothers' Experiences of Pregnancy, Labor and Birth, and Postpartum during COVID-19 in the United States: A Latinx Women FocusShow full item record
Title | New Mothers' Experiences of Pregnancy, Labor and Birth, and Postpartum during COVID-19 in the United States: A Latinx Women Focus |
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Author | Boyaci, Eleni |
Date | 2022 |
Abstract | The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted life as we know it and impacted citizens across the globe. Daily life has radically changed since March 2020 as efforts to limit the spread of the virus continue to affect almost every aspect of living. Due to the COVID-19 related changes in healthcare practices, one population in particular that has been significantly impacted by the pandemic is pregnant women. Changes such as reducing the number of scheduled antenatal appointments, not allowing accompaniment to routine antenatal appointments and minimizing support during the labor process have greatly impacted the pregnancy experience for mothers in the United States. One sub-population of pregnant women that has likely been even further affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is the Latinx pregnant population. There is evidence to suggest that Latinx women experience barriers in receiving adequate care during pregnancy due to language barriers and a lack of cultural competency from providers and clinical staff. The changes precipitated by the pandemic may have increased the barriers to care for the Latinx pregnant population and have therefore altered their healthcare experiences. Specifically, Latinx pregnant women who do not speak English as a first language may have experienced further barriers to care during the pandemic. The purpose of this research project is to understand how COVID-19 has impacted pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum/new motherhood for Spanish-speaking Latinx women. Furthermore, it is aimed to explore the barriers to conducting research during a pandemic and to identify implications for future nursing research practice. It is hoped that the results will help inform how healthcare workers can positively improve the care that they provide to Spanish-speaking Latinx women, and to answer the overarching clinical question: How has COVID-19 impacted the pregnancy and birthing experience for Spanish-speaking Latinx new mothers in the United States? |
Link | https://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/54226 |
Department | Nursing |
Advisor | Saleh, Lisette |
Additional Date(s) | 5/19/2022 |
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