Conceptions of prenatal care among Somali women in San Diego

Religious Values and Healthcare Accommodations: Voices from the American Muslim Community

“…Discussions of gender relations were most prominent in our female focus groups; however, both men and women noted these challenges, confirming findings from Afghan, Somali, South Asian and other Muslim groups. [18][19][20][21][22] Our findings reinforce prior research demonstrating that lack of provision for some type of gender-concordant care leads to delayed healthcareseeking within this community. 19,[22][23][24] While in the outpatient and non-urgent setting, it may be possible to choose a physician based on a gender preference, in the hospital setting, or for urgent and specialized medical conditions, greater challenges exist.…”

Somali prenatal education video use in a United States obstetric clinic: A formative evaluation of acceptability

“…Although prior studies report Somali immigrant needs during pregnancy [5,[19][20][21][22][23] and higher risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes among Somalis [2,3], our study is the second to our knowledge evaluating an intervention addressing the unique needs of Somali women. One previous study evaluated a Somali doula program which resulted in decreased caesarean birth rates and increased nursing confidence in caring for Somali women [4].…”

Communication and Cultural Issues in Providing Reproductive Health Care to Immigrant Women: Health Care Providers’ Experiences in Meeting Somali Women Living in Finland

“…The providers' perception that the majority of Somali women prefer female physicians for religious and cultural reasons is also supported by empirical findings examining prenatal care among Somali women living in the USA [63]. The experiences of providers were that Somali women prefer medical services given by female physician.…”