Linda Tina Maldonado1, Arleen Ayala-Crespo2, Megan Marie Walsh3, Emily Karwacki Sheff3, Gwendolyn Morris3. 1. Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, 19085, USA. linda.maldonado@villanova.edu. 2. Clinical Simulation Director, Department of OB/GYN, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA. 3. Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, 19085, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to explore socio-ecological influences affecting the daily lives of urban, pregnant Puerto Rican women and factors negatively influencing their health seeking behaviors related to prenatal care. METHODS: Qualitative, descriptive methods were used including individual interviews and focus groups to obtain maximum understanding of the women's lives. The interviews and focus groups were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide based on various components of the study's conceptual framework. Content analytic strategies included rigorous and systematic processes to increase trustworthiness: training, supervision, audits, electronic technologies, and ongoing input of the research team. RESULTS: Factors on all levels of the study's conceptual framework compound the effects of stressors and restrictions on the lives of urban, childbearing Puerto Rican woman. The intersectionality of issues for Puerto Rican women can either mitigate or heighten the pressure on their daily lives. CONCLUSIONS: This initial research sets the groundwork for further studies, such as narrative analysis, to better understand how to build appropriate and relevant interventions. Uncovering the women's stories gives them the opportunity to be a critical part of cross-sector partnerships towards the development of sustainable interventions.
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to explore socio-ecological influences affecting the daily lives of urban, pregnant Puerto Rican women and factors negatively influencing their health seeking behaviors related to prenatal care. METHODS: Qualitative, descriptive methods were used including individual interviews and focus groups to obtain maximum understanding of the women's lives. The interviews and focus groups were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide based on various components of the study's conceptual framework. Content analytic strategies included rigorous and systematic processes to increase trustworthiness: training, supervision, audits, electronic technologies, and ongoing input of the research team. RESULTS: Factors on all levels of the study's conceptual framework compound the effects of stressors and restrictions on the lives of urban, childbearing Puerto Rican woman. The intersectionality of issues for Puerto Rican women can either mitigate or heighten the pressure on their daily lives. CONCLUSIONS: This initial research sets the groundwork for further studies, such as narrative analysis, to better understand how to build appropriate and relevant interventions. Uncovering the women's stories gives them the opportunity to be a critical part of cross-sector partnerships towards the development of sustainable interventions.
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Keywords:
Childbearing; Puerto Rican women; Socio-ecological; Urban
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