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March 21, 2026Open Access

Equity and Access to Healthcare Services: A qualitative analysis of the maternity care experiences of Arab migrant women in Scotland

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DGDawood GashgariUmm al-Qura University

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Qualitative analysis explores maternity care challenges faced by Arab migrant women, suggesting improvements for equitable access.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the maternity care experiences of newly arrived Arab migrant women in Scotland, focusing on access and communication.
  • Conducted a qualitative descriptive study using Levesque's 5As access framework.
  • Selected 20 participants from various Arab countries through purposive sampling in major cities in Scotland.
  • Performed in-depth semi-structured telephone interviews to gather personal experiences.
  • Analyzed the data using thematic analysis to identify key themes.
  • Participants reported more challenges than facilitators in accessing maternity care.
  • Identified themes include perceived availability of care, motivators and inhibitors for seeking care, communication challenges, and interactions with healthcare professionals.
  • Found that language barriers and lack of tailored information significantly impacted access to care.
  • Positive experiences with healthcare professionals led to feelings of equality, whereas negative experiences fostered perceptions of discrimination.

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Dawood Gashgari (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be36f76e48c4981c676341https://doi.org/10.15132/20000597
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