A Qualitative Study Documenting Black Birthing Individuals' Perspectives on the Disproportionate Rate of Preterm Birth in the Black Community.

Sarahn M WheelerKhaila Ramey-CollierKelley E C MassengaleKonyin AdewumiThelma A FitzgeraldTeresa SwezeyGeeta K SwamyAmy Corneli

Published in: Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.) (2022)

Uncovering NHB patient's perspectives on the etiology of PTB is a critical step to develop interventions that mitigate the disparity impacting the Black community. Our findings suggest that multilevel interventions targeting individual-, relational-, and community-level stress may be necessary to reduce rates of PTB among NHB individuals.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
mental health
healthcare
physical activity
low birth weight
gestational age
case report
cancer therapy
stress induced