Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Optimizing Postpartum Care in Rural Communities: Insights from Women in Arizona and Implications for Policy. |
| Authors: |
Okechukwu, Abidemi, Magrath, Priscilla, Alaofe, Halimatou, Farland, Leslie V., Abraham, Ivo, Marrero, David G., Celaya, Martin, Ehiri, John |
| Source: |
Maternal & Child Health Journal; Jul2024, Vol. 28 Issue 7, p1148-1159, 12p |
| Subject Terms: |
MEDICAL care use, COMMUNITY health services, COMMUNITY support, HEALTH literacy, QUALITATIVE research, MATERNAL health services, HEALTH policy, INTERVIEWING, CHILD health services, HEALTH, POSTNATAL care, PSYCHOLOGY of women, JUDGMENT sampling, INFORMATION resources, THEMATIC analysis, RURAL conditions, RESEARCH methodology, FINANCIAL management, NEEDS assessment, SOCIAL support, TRANSPORTATION of patients, ACCESS to information |
| Geographic Terms: |
ARIZONA |
| Abstract: |
Objectives: Optimal postpartum care promotes healthcare utilization and outcomes. This qualitative study investigated the experiences and perceived needs for postpartum care among women in rural communities in Arizona, United States. Methods: We conducted in-depth interviews with thirty childbearing women and analyzed the transcripts using reflexive thematic analysis to gauge their experiences, needs, and factors affecting postpartum healthcare utilization. Results: Experiences during childbirth and multiple structural factors, including transportation, childcare services, financial constraints, and social support, played crucial roles in postpartum care utilization for childbearing people in rural communities. Access to comprehensive health information and community-level support systems were perceived as critical for optimizing postpartum care and utilization. Conclusions for Practice: This study provides valuable insights for policymakers, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders in enhancing postpartum care services for individuals in rural communities in the United States. Significance: What is already known on this subject: Centering postpartum policies and interventions to particular population groups necessitates a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of priority needs. What this study adds: This study sheds light on the distinct experiences and challenges influencing postpartum experiences and healthcare utilization among childbearing individuals in rural communities in the United States. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
|
Copyright of Maternal & Child Health Journal is the property of Springer Nature and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) |
| Database: |
Complementary Index |
|
Full text is not displayed to guests. |
Login for full access.
|
