• J Natl Med Assoc · Dec 2023

    Racial disparities in satisfaction with maternal healthcare.

    • Mya St Louis, Rohan K Mangal, Thor S Stead, Terrika Jones, and Latha Ganti.
    • Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL, USA.
    • J Natl Med Assoc. 2023 Dec 1; 115 (6): 589592589-592.

    ObjectiveTo determine if there is a racial disparity in satisfaction with maternal healthcare, and examine the quality of care mothers of color receive.MethodsAn online survey of women in the United States who had been pregnant at least once was conducted. The study received an exempt determination by our Institution's Review Board.ResultsRace, age, income, were all significant indicators for whether a woman was satisfied with maternal healthcare measures.ConclusionRace is one of many indicators for dissatisfaction with maternal healthcare. More in-depth research on patient perception of care is recommended.Copyright © 2023 National Medical Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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