Providers' Perceptions of Challenges in Obstetrical Care for Somali Women
Joint Authors
Shipp, Michele P.-L.
Davis, Olga I.
Lazar, Jalana N.
Johnson-Agbakwu, Crista E.
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
This pilot study explored health care providers’ perceptions of barriers to providing health care services to Somali refugee women.
The specific aim was to obtain information about providers’ experiences, training, practices and attitudes surrounding the prenatal care, delivery, and management of women with Female Genital Cutting (FGC).
Methods.
Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 obstetricians/gynecologists and nurse midwives in Columbus, Ohio.
Results.
While providers did not perceive FGC as a significant barrier in itself, they noted considerable challenges in communicating with their Somali patients and the lack of formal training or protocols guiding the management of circumcised women.
Providers expressed frustration with what they perceived as Somali patients' resistance to obstetrical interventions and disappointment with a perception of mistrust from patients and their families.
Conclusion.
Improving the clinical encounter for both patients and providers entails establishing effective dialogue, enhancing clinical and cultural training of providers, improving health literacy, and developing trust through community engagement.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lazar, Jalana N.& Johnson-Agbakwu, Crista E.& Davis, Olga I.& Shipp, Michele P.-L.. 2013. Providers' Perceptions of Challenges in Obstetrical Care for Somali Women. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lazar, Jalana N.…[et al.]. Providers' Perceptions of Challenges in Obstetrical Care for Somali Women. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lazar, Jalana N.& Johnson-Agbakwu, Crista E.& Davis, Olga I.& Shipp, Michele P.-L.. Providers' Perceptions of Challenges in Obstetrical Care for Somali Women. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449721
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-449721