Carrasco Zoe, Behimino Aliyah, Jiles Mariah, Taylor Brianne, Clary Chakiya, Negrete Gabriela, Aponte Andrea V, Butcher Brittany D Chambers, Gomez Anu Manchikanti, Arteaga Stephanie
School of Nursing, University of California, 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
Sexual Health and Reproductive Equity Program, School of Social Welfare, University of California, 110 Haviland Hall, MC 7400, Berkeley, CA, 94720-7400, USA.
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2025 Jan 13. doi: 10.1007/s40615-024-02266-9.
The coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic presented unique challenges for pregnant women and birthing individuals, particularly those from Black and Latino communities. Understanding the impact of the pandemic on their experiences is crucial for providing adequate support and care during vulnerable times. This research delves into the specific effects of COVID-19 on maternal stress and resilience. We conducted in-depth interviews with a subsample of 19 women from a larger study examining the effects of maternal stress and anxiety, racism, and resilience and coping on pregnancy among Black and Latina pregnant women in the San Francisco Bay Area, a diverse region where nearly two-thirds of residents are people of color. Using thematic analysis, we identified three dominant themes that illuminate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on participants' pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences. Firstly, the pandemic shifted participants' focus away from their pregnancy and birth experiences, compelling them to prioritize safety measures against COVID-19 infection. Secondly, the study highlighted the profound value of high-quality, supportive care from healthcare providers during the pandemic, which significantly impacted participants' well-being. Lastly, we uncovered various resilience-building strategies employed by participants to navigate the challenges of pregnancy and parenting during the pandemic. This research provides essential insights into the lived experiences of Black and Latina pregnant women in the San Francisco Bay Area during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings underscore the need for targeted support and interventions to address the unique stressors faced by these communities. By understanding the personal lived experience of Black and Latina participants' pregnancy, birth, and postpartum during the pandemic, healthcare providers and policymakers can develop more tailored and effective approaches to assist and empower Black and Latina pregnant individuals.
新型冠状病毒肺炎（COVID-19）疫情给孕妇和产妇带来了独特的挑战，尤其是来自黑人和拉丁裔社区的孕妇和产妇。了解疫情对她们经历的影响，对于在她们脆弱时期提供充分的支持和护理至关重要。本研究深入探讨了COVID-19对孕产妇压力和恢复力的具体影响。我们对19名女性进行了深入访谈，她们是一项更大规模研究的子样本，该研究调查了旧金山湾区黑人和拉丁裔孕妇的孕产妇压力、焦虑、种族主义以及恢复力和应对方式对怀孕的影响。旧金山湾区是一个多元化地区，近三分之二的居民是有色人种。通过主题分析，我们确定了三个主要主题，这些主题揭示了COVID-19疫情对参与者怀孕、分娩和产后经历的影响。首先，疫情使参与者的注意力从怀孕和分娩经历上转移开，迫使她们将预防COVID-19感染的安全措施放在首位。其次，该研究强调了疫情期间医疗服务提供者提供高质量支持性护理的巨大价值，这对参与者的幸福感产生了重大影响。最后，我们发现了参与者在疫情期间采用的各种增强恢复力的策略，以应对怀孕和育儿的挑战。本研究为了解COVID-19疫情期间旧金山湾区黑人和拉丁裔孕妇的实际生活经历提供了重要见解。研究结果强调了需要有针对性的支持和干预措施，以应对这些社区面临的独特压力源。通过了解黑人和拉丁裔参与者在疫情期间怀孕、分娩和产后的个人生活经历，医疗服务提供者和政策制定者可以制定更具针对性和有效的方法，来帮助和赋能黑人和拉丁裔孕妇。
