A qualitative study of healthcare professionals’ experiences of providing maternity care for Muslim women in the UK

Shaima Hassan*, Conan Leavey, JANE ROONEY, Shuby Puthussery

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Abstract

A growing Muslim population in the UK suggests the need for healthcare professionals (HCPs) to gain a better understanding of how the Islamic faith influences health related perceptions and healthcare seeking behaviour. Although some researchers have explored the experiences of Muslim women as recipients of healthcare, little attention has been paid to the challenges HCPs face as service providers on a day-to-day basis whilst caring for Muslim women. The aim of this study was to investigate HPCs lived experiences of providing maternity care for Muslim women.
Original languageEnglish
Article number03096
Number of pages10
JournalBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Volume20
Issue number400
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Jul 2020

Keywords

  • Cultural competency
  • Exploratory study
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Maternity services
  • Muslim women

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