Wisconsin Medical Journal
Volume 110, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 32-37

Culturally specific maternity care in Wisconsin (Article)

Luce H. , Redmer J. , Gideonsen M. , Dresang L. , Potter B. , Schrager S.*
  • a UW Family Medicine Clinic, Wausau, Wis, United States
  • b UW School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Family Medicine, Madison, Wis, United States
  • c UW Family Medicine Clinic, Eau Claire, Wis, United States
  • d UW School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Family Medicine, Madison, Wis, United States
  • e UW School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Family Medicine, Madison, Wis, United States
  • f UW School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Family Medicine, Madison, Wis, United States

Abstract

There are significant health disparities in maternity care in the United States. One way to decrease these disparities may be to improve prenatal care among underserved minority women. This article reviews cultural and ethnic issues that may impact maternity care within 5 different groups of women commonly seen by maternity care providers in Wisconsin: African American, Latina, Hmong, Amish, and immigrant women. Understanding concerns that are specific to each group (such as higher rates of gestational diabetes in Latina women or desires to limit pelvic exams among Hmong women) may help clinicians provide more patient-centered maternity care.

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maternal care immigrant prenatal care human Ethnic Groups ethnic group African American United States Humans ethnic difference Hispanic female pregnancy cultural factor women's health Article Wisconsin Hmong Amish ethnicity Healthcare Disparities Culture
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ISSN: 10981861
Cited by: 4
Original Language: English