Abstract

Australian Aboriginal birthing women share their stories of birth in today"s world. The uncomfortable truth is that cultural and health inequity prevail, resulting in poorer outcomes for pregnant women and newborn babies. Findings of this qualitative study can change practice.

Author Details

Judith P. Wilson, PhD, School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Australia

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Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

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Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document, Video Recording

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Keywords:

Aboriginal Women, Birth, Equity, Australia

Conference Name

31st International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2020

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Towards equity: Aboriginal birthing women voice uncomfortable truths

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Australian Aboriginal birthing women share their stories of birth in today"s world. The uncomfortable truth is that cultural and health inequity prevail, resulting in poorer outcomes for pregnant women and newborn babies. Findings of this qualitative study can change practice.