Barrier-free communication in maternity care of allophone migrants: BRIDGE study protocol.

Origlia Ikhilor, Paola; Hasenberg, Gabriele; Kurth, Elisabeth; Stocker Kalberer, Barbara; Cignacco Müller, Eva; Pehlke-Milde, Jessica (2018). Barrier-free communication in maternity care of allophone migrants: BRIDGE study protocol. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 74(2), pp. 472-481. Wiley-Blackwell 10.1111/jan.13441

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Aim: To describe communication and access barriers encountered by allophone women of different migration backgrounds in the Swiss maternity care services, from the perspective of users, healthcare professionals and intercultural interpreters. Background: In addition to the challenges of maternal adjustment, pregnant migrant women must also deal with an unfamiliar health service system. Some must overcome language barriers and the stress of uncertain residence status. Limited access to maternity care increases perinatal morbidity and mortality. Almost 10% of foreigners speak none of Switzerland's official languages. Factors that facilitate or hinder communication between migrant women and perinatal healthcare professionals are under‐studied and must be understood if we are to overcome those barriers in clinical practice. Design: Qualitative exploratory study with quantitative sub‐study.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Further Contribution)
Division/Institute:	School of Health Professions
Name:	Origlia Ikhilor, Paola0000-0002-7140-7559; Hasenberg, Gabriele; Kurth, Elisabeth; Stocker Kalberer, Barbara; Cignacco Müller, Eva0000-0001-6773-4015 and Pehlke-Milde, Jessica
ISSN:	1365-2648
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell
Language:	English
Submitter:	Service Account
Date Deposited:	04 Nov 2019 15:18
Last Modified:	18 Dec 2020 13:28
Publisher DOI:	10.1111/jan.13441
ARBOR DOI:	10.24451/arbor.6704
URI:	https://arbor.bfh.ch/id/eprint/6704