Migrant Mums and Maternity Care: A Qualitative Participatory Health Research Study

Abstract

Objective: To explore the expectations and experiences of migrant women, including international students, in using maternity care services and describe factors affecting their access and use of these services. Design: This is a qualitative participatory research study. Methods: Data were collected through 12 photo-elicitation workshops and 20 semi-structured in-depth interviews. We conducted inductive reflexive thematic analysis in a collaborative process with participants, community partners and academic researchers. Setting: Melbourne, Australia. Sample: Twenty-one migrant women who had been pregnant or given birth since 2021 and were either international students, and/or born in Vietnam ..