Young Aboriginal women's voices on pregnancy care: factors encouraging antenatal engagement

Women and Birth : Journal of the Australian College of Midwives
Tracy ReibelHeather Woods

Abstract

Rates of adolescent pregnancy in Australia have decreased over time for all population groups but for Aboriginal adolescents remain higher than their non-Aboriginal counterparts. There is limited literature identifying the motivations of young Aboriginal women to present for pregnancy care. Understanding young Aboriginal women's views on pregnancy care is important knowledge to assist maternity services develop localised pathways that encourage engagement with pregnancy care. A descriptive qualitative study with data collected using a bi-cultural research approach and an interview method known as yarning, with data interpretation informed by first hand cultural knowledge and current evidence. The sample included 28 young women and 56 senior women and service providers. Typical actions indicative of antenatal engagement included: female relatives directing young woman to pregnancy care; availability at Aboriginal Health Services or in public hospitals and community based settings of multidisciplinary teams (midwife/Aboriginal Health Worker and/or Grandmother Liaison Officer); and, a continuous relationship with known and trusted care providers. Factors such as relocation for childbirth may interrupt pregnancy care. Active measur...Continue Reading

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