Black Women's Maternal Health: Addressing Disparities
2018
This brief released by the National Partnership for Women & Families highlights how black women in the United States are facing unacceptably poor maternal health outcomes, largely due to societal factors such as racism, sexism, and other systematic barriers, in addition to health system factors. Research shows that compared to white women, Black women are more likely to be uninsured, face greater financial barriers to care when they need it, and are less likely to access prenatal care. The brief makes a case that policymakers, health care professionals, and communities can improve Black women’s maternal health by making decisions which include: expanding and maintaining access to health coverage, providing patient-centered care responsive to their needs, and addressing the underlying societal factors contributing to this phenomenon.
Black Women's Maternal Health: Addressing Disparities
Source:
Black Women’s Maternal Health: A Multifaceted Approach to Addressing Persistent and Dire Health Disparities. National Partnership for Women & Families 2018. http://www.nationalpartnership.org/our-work/health/reports/black-womens-maternal-health.html.