Women from migrant and refugee backgrounds’ perceptions and experiences of the continuum of maternity care in Australia: A qualitative evidence synthesis

Abstract

Background: Women who were born overseas represent an increasing proportion of women giving birth in the Australian healthcare system. Problem: Women from migrant and refugee backgrounds have an increased risk of poor pregnancy and birth outcomes, including experiences of care. Aim: To understand how women from migrant and refugee backgrounds perceive and experience the continuum of maternity care (pregnancy, birth, postnatal) in Australia. Methodology: We conducted a qualitative evidence synthesis, searching MEDLINE, CIHAHL, and PsycInfo for studies published from inception to 23/05/2020. We included studies that used qualitative methods for data collection and analysis, that explored migra..