Factors affecting Latina immigrants' perceptions of maternal health care: Findings from a qualitative study
Factors affecting Latina immigrants' perceptions of maternal health care: Findings from a qualitative study
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DOI：
10.1080/07399330801949608
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发表时间：
2008-01-01
影响因子：
1.4
通讯作者：
Becker, Davida
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作者：
Gurman, Tilly A.;Becker, Davida
Due to the influx of Latino immigration in the United States, health care services are faced with the challenge of meeting the needs of this growing population. In this qualitative study, we explored Latina immigrants' experiences with maternal health care services. We found that despite enduring language barriers and problems, Spanish-speaking women expressed satisfaction with their care. Factors influencing women's perceptions of care included sociocultural norms (respeto, personalismo, and familismo), previous experiences with care in their countries of origin, having healthy babies, and knowledge about entitlement to interpreter services. We offer recommendations for public health practice and research.
