Diversity & Equality in Health and Care Open Access

Institute for Health Research, University of Bedfordshire, UK

Publications

• Research Article   
  The maternity care experiences of black women in the United Kingdom (UK): a systematic review
  Author(s): Gloria Chukwuji*, Nasreen Ali and Chris Papadopoulos
  
  Background: Black African and Caribbean women in the United Kingdom (UK) experience poorer maternity care outcomes compared to their White counterparts. Understanding their experiences is essential for addressing these disparities. Aim: The study aimed to synthesise evidence on the maternity care experiences of Black African and Caribbean women in the UK. Methods: A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Electronic databases including PubMed, PsycInfo, CINAHL, and SocIndex were searched for studies published between 2010 and 2022. Inclusion criteria were primary research studies focusing on the maternity care experiences of Black African and Caribbean women in the UK. Nine studies met the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted and analysed using narrative synthesis. Quality appraisal was performed .. View More»
  

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