Covid-19 Impact On Black and Latina Women

Pregnancy and Parenting

Dados Bibliográficos

ID2073580
AutoresZoe Carrasco (University of California, San Francisco, autor correspondente), Aliyah Behimino (University of California, Berkeley), Mariah Jiles (University of California, Berkeley), Brianne Taylor, Chakiya Clary (0000-0002-1304-2387, University of California, Berkeley), Gabriela Negrete (University of California, Davis), Andrea V Aponte (University of California, Davis), Brittany D Chambers Butcher (0000-0002-7558-9580, University of California, Davis), Anne M Gomez (0000-0002-9461-4411, University of California, Berkeley), Anu Manchikanti Gomez, Stephanie Arteaga (0000-0002-7064-1642, University of California, Berkeley)
Ano2025
Volume13
Fascículo1
Páginas540-551
Data de publicação2025-01-13
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2196-8837 • E-ISSN: 2197-3792
EditoraSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s40615-024-02266-9
PMID39804503
OpenAlexW4406327525
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas32

The coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic presented unique challenges for pregnant women and birthing individuals, particularly those from Black and Latino communities. Understanding the impact of the pandemic on their experiences is crucial for providing adequate support and care during vulnerable times. This research delves into the specific effects of COVID-19 on maternal stress and resilience. We conducted in-depth interviews with a subsample of 19 women from a larger study examining the effects of maternal stress and anxiety, racism, and resilience and coping on pregnancy among Black and Latina pregnant women in the San Francisco Bay Area, a diverse region where nearly two-thirds of residents are people of color. Using thematic analysis, we identified three dominant themes that illuminate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on participants' pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences. Firstly, the pandemic shifted participants' focus away from their pregnancy and birth experiences, compelling them to prioritize safety measures against COVID-19 infection. Secondly, the study highlighted the profound value of high-quality, supportive care from healthcare providers during the pandemic, which significantly impacted participants' well-being. Lastly, we uncovered various resilience-building strategies employed by participants to navigate the challenges of pregnancy and parenting during the pandemic. This research provides essential insights into the lived experiences of Black and Latina pregnant women in the San Francisco Bay Area during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings underscore the need for targeted support and interventions to address the unique stressors faced by these communities. By understanding the personal lived experience of Black and Latina participants' pregnancy, birth, and postpartum during the pandemic, healthcare providers and policymakers can develop more tailored and effective approaches to assist and empower Black and Latina pregnant individuals

Anxiety · Coping (psychology · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Disease · Health care · Infectious disease (medical specialty · Pandemic · Political science · Pregnancy · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychological resilience · Qualitative research · Sociology · Stressor · Thematic analysis · Clinical Psychology · COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction · Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology