Mapping the intersection of social determinants of health, postpartum visit attendance, and pregnancy-related deaths : A scoping review

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BACKGROUND: Maternal health outcomes in the United States raises concern due to elevated rates of pregnancy-related deaths compared to other developed and underdeveloped countries. This scoping review explores relationships between social determinants of health (SDOH), postpartum visit attendance, and pregnancy-related deaths.

METHODS: Utilizing the Arksey and O'Malley framework and PRISMA-Scr guidelines, a systematic review was conducted to identify pertinent literature.

RESULTS: Eight studies were analyzed, providing insights into SDOH, postpartum visits, and pregnancy-related deaths. The findings highlight healthcare access/quality, economic stability, education, and social/community context as influential in postpartum care utilization. Health insurance emerges a key factor for postpartum attendance.  In addition, disparities in geographic access to maternity care services were linked to pregnancy-related deaths. Social contextual factors, such as marital status and social support, exhibited varying associations with postpartum visit attendance.

CONCLUSION: While the analyzed studies provided valuable insight, there remains a gap in the literature examining all three key elements: SDOH, postpartum visit attendance, and pregnancy-related deaths. In conclusion, this scoping review highlights the vital role of addressing social determinants in improving maternal health outcomes.  Further research is necessary to better inform interventions to reduce pregnancy-related deaths.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:41

Enthalten in:

Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.) - 41(2024), 3 vom: 29. Apr., Seite 374-382

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Ware, Katilya S [VerfasserIn]
Thompson, Claire [VerfasserIn]
Renfroe, Karol [VerfasserIn]
Grabowsky, Adelia [VerfasserIn]
Onuorah, Peace O [VerfasserIn]
Williams, Courtney H [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Health disparities
Health insurance
Journal Article
Mortality
Postpartum
Review
Systematic Review
Women's health

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Date Completed 16.04.2024

Date Revised 16.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/phn.13290

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM367861208