Facilitators of prenatal care in an exemplar urban clinic.

CONCLUSION: While qualitative data cannot demonstrate causation, this study provides support that a compassionate and personalized approach to care motivates women to access needed services in pregnancy. Clinic staff are an essential component of the access process. Women overcame barriers to obtain personalized, culturally appropriate care provided by kind, competent practitioners. Clinic staff and practitioners should develop a connection with each woman by providing care that meets her physical, cultural, and personal needs. PMID: 26530714 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Women Birth - October 31, 2015 Category: Midwifery Authors: Phillippi JC, Holley SL, Payne K, Schorn MN, Karp SM Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research