Maternal mortality and morbidity among African American women in the United States: An integrative review

Abstract

African American women experience higher rates of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity compared to White women. The purpose of this integrative review was to identify the factors that contribute to racial and ethnic disparities and place African American Women at increased risk pregnancy-related mortality and severe pregnancy complications.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Lucinda Canty

Author Details

Lucinda Canty, MSN, School of Nursing

Sigma Membership

Mu

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

African American Women, Health Disparities, Maternal Mortality and Morbidity

Recommended Citation

Canty, Lucinda, "Maternal mortality and morbidity among African American women in the United States: An integrative review" (2017). Convention. 43.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/43

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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