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The study aims to understand perspectives of HCPs and policymakers on maternity care-seeking during the pandemic, particularly for marginalised groups.

June 13, 2026BMJ Public HealthOpen Access

Perceptions of maternity care-seeking and care-giving experiences during a health-system shock: a qualitative study with healthcare professionals and policymakers in the UK, with a focus on care for marginalised groups

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The study aims to understand perspectives of HCPs and policymakers on maternity care-seeking during the pandemic, particularly for marginalised groups.
Conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with 21 healthcare professionals and 20 policymakers across the UK.
Data analysis utilized Template Analysis based on an extended Candidacy framework.
HCPs faced challenges in navigating service reconfiguration and balancing safety with quality care.
The shift to virtual care complicated HCPs' ability to assess patients' needs, particularly for those with complex medical and social conditions.
Existing policies did not adequately consider the needs of marginalised groups, leading to substandard care.

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Qualitative study explores maternity care experiences and policy implications for marginalised groups in the UK, highlighting inequalities.

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Rowell et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf6aefaef96ed7f05865f https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2025-004361

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Qualitative study explores maternity care experiences and policy implications for marginalised groups in the UK, highlighting inequalities.

Perceptions of maternity care-seeking and care-giving experiences during a health-system shock: a qualitative study with healthcare professionals and policymakers in the UK, with a focus on care for marginalised groups

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Perceptions of maternity care-seeking and care-giving experiences during a health-system shock: a qualitative study with healthcare professionals and policymakers in the UK, with a focus on care for marginalised groups

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