NDLI: What about the men? Perinatal experiences of men of color whose partners were at risk for preterm birth, a qualitative study

Content Provider	Springer Nature : BioMed Central
Author	Edwards, Brittany N. McLemore, Monica R. Baltzell, Kimberly Hodgkin, Allen Nunez, Olga Franck, Linda S.
Abstract	Background Preterm birth in the United States is associated with maternal clinical factors such as diabetes, hypertension and social factors including race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. In California, 8.7% of all live births are preterm, with African American and Black families experiencing the greatest burden. The impact of paternal factors on birth outcomes has been studied, but little is known about the experience of men of color (MOC). The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of MOC who are partners to women at medical and social risk for preterm birth. Methods This study used a qualitative research design and focus group methods. The research was embedded within an existing study exploring experiences of women of color at risk for preterm birth conducted by the California Preterm Birth Initiative. Results Twelve MOC participated in the study and among them had 9 preterm children. Four themes emerged from thematic analysis of men’s experiences: (1) “Being the Rock”: Providing comfort and security; (2) “It’s a blessing all the way around”: Keeping faith during uncertainty; (3) “Tell me EVERYTHING”: Unmet needs during pregnancy and delivery; (4) “Like a guinea pig”: Frustration with the healthcare system. Participants identified many barriers to having a healthy pregnancy and birth including inadequate support for decision making, differential treatment, and discrimination. Conclusions This study shows novel and shared narratives regarding MOC experiences during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods. Healthcare providers have an essential role to acknowledge MOC, their experience of discrimination and mistrust, and to assess needs for support that can improve birth outcomes. As MOC and their families are at especially high social and medical risk for preterm birth, their voice and experience should be central in all future research on this topic.
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ISSN	14712393
DOI	10.1186/s12884-020-2785-6
Journal	BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	20
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2020-02-10
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Reproductive Medicine Maternal and Child Health Gynecology Men of color Fathers Fatherhood Parental role Preterm birth Pregnancy Neonatal intensive care unit Discrimination Patient-provider communication
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Obstetrics and Gynecology
Journal Impact Factor	2.8/2023
5-Year Journal Impact Factor	3.4/2023

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