Journal article
Community-based doulas for migrant and refugee women: a mixed-method systematic review and narrative synthesis
SML Khaw, RI Zahroh, K O'Rourke, RE Dearnley, C Homer, MA Bohren
BMJ Global Health | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP | Published : 2022
Abstract
Background Community-based doulas share the same cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds or social experiences as the women they support. Community-based doulas may be able to bridge gaps for migrant and refugee women in maternity settings in high-income countries (HICs). The aim of this review was to explore key stakeholders' perceptions and experiences of community-based doula programmes for migrant and refugee women during labour and birth in HICs, and identify factors affecting implementation and sustainability of such programmes. Methods We conducted a mixed-method systematic review, searching MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Embase and grey literature databases from inception to 20th ..
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Awarded by Australian Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
This project is supported by an Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DE200100264; MAB). Both SMK and RIZ are supported by the University of Melbourne's Human Rights Scholarship, as well as Australian Government Research Training Program (SMK) and Melbourne Research Scholarship (RIZ). KO's and RD's time are supported by Birth for Humankind. CH's time is supported by National Health and Medical Research Council Principal Research Fellowship. MAB's time is also supported by a Dame Kate Campbell Fellowship.