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To identify the mechanisms underlying equitable access to high-quality interpreter services for pregnant women navigating language barriers and complex social risk factors.

October 24, 2021International Journal for Equity in HealthOpen Access

Project20: interpreter services for pregnant women with social risk factors in England: what works, for whom, in what circumstances, and how?

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To identify the mechanisms underlying equitable access to high-quality interpreter services for pregnant women navigating language barriers and complex social risk factors.
Conducted a realist evaluation in England exploring what works, for whom, in what circumstances, and how within maternity interpreter services.
Developed and iteratively refined a program theory explaining the pathways to equitable and appropriate interpretation in healthcare.
Identified critical systemic deficits, including poor regulation and inconsistent access to high-quality interpreters, that prevent women from communicating concerns.
Demonstrated that compromised communication negatively impacts maternal safety, pregnancy outcomes, and broader holistic care needs.
Generated a refined program theory outlining key operational mechanisms required to secure equitable interpreter services for socially vulnerable pregnant women.

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Realist evaluation uncovers barriers to regulated interpreter services among pregnant women with complex social risks, highlighting mechanisms needed for equitable and safe maternity care.

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Rayment‐Jones et al. (2021) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69da9b14615cc0c8eaa3c187 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-021-01570-8

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Implication

Realist evaluation uncovers barriers to regulated interpreter services among pregnant women with complex social risks, highlighting mechanisms needed for equitable and safe maternity care.

Project20: interpreter services for pregnant women with social risk factors in England: what works, for whom, in what circumstances, and how?

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Project20: interpreter services for pregnant women with social risk factors in England: what works, for whom, in what circumstances, and how?

Key Points

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Implication

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