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Information and power: women of color's experiences interacting with health care providers in pregnancy and birth.
August 12, 2019
Altman MR, Oseguera T, McLemore MR, et al. Soc Sci Med. 2019;238:112491.
Women of color report receiving substandard care due to provider and structural racism. This study shares the pregnancy and birth experiences of women of color. The women reported providers "packaged" health information which reduced their ability and autonomy to make informed decisions for themselves and their children.
