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June 7, 2026

Experiences of women from ethnic minorities and underserved, marginalised and disadvantaged groups in communicating with health professionals during antenatal care: An overview of qualitative systematic reviews.

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KSKusum SingalMCMoira CruickshankAEAniebiet Ekong

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Overview

Overview of qualitative systematic reviews highlights communication barriers in antenatal care among marginalized women, suggesting the need for improved training for healthcare professionals.

Key Points

  • This overview aims to summarize the experiences of ethnic minority and disadvantaged women during antenatal care in high-income countries.
  • Conducted a thematic analysis of nineteen qualitative reviews published between 2011-2022.
  • Screened potential articles independently by two reviewers using established criteria.
  • Utilized the JBI tool for critical appraisal and assessed for data overlap.
  • Identified common challenges such as language and cultural differences, discrimination, and communication barriers.
  • Reported positive experiences including interactions with culturally responsive healthcare professionals and support from social networks.
  • Highlighted the need for personalized care solutions and improved training for healthcare providers.

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Singal et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250bca7def13d035e1bbf1https://doi.org/10.3310/nihropenres.14096.2
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