Prenatal Experiences Of Hmong Women in Minnesota
Start Date
15-4-2021 2:00 PM
End Date
15-4-2021 3:00 PM
Student's Major
School of Nursing
Student's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Mentor's Name
Laurel Ostrow
Mentor's Department
School of Nursing
Mentor's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Description
Improving prenatal care by increasing participation and enhancing health outcomes is the ultimate goal of this research, which will explore attitudes of Hmong women in Minnesota toward these crucial health care services. Design/Methodology: After IRB approval, the research was conducted using a Likert Scale within a Qualtrics confidential survey. Four questions were taken from an existing instrument known as the Quality of Prenatal Care Questionnaire. The remaining questions were created by researchers. Social media was used to recruit participants. Facebook was the primary platform, including the Minnesota State University, Mankato Hmong Student Association, and the researchers’ Facebook pages. To protect participants’ confidentiality, consents were required, and no identifying information was collected. All responses were recorded without names or identifying information. The data were analyzed using MS excel. Results may be used by stakeholders in society to increase the use of prenatal care by Hmong women, potentially affecting pregnancy and birth outcomes. These data will facilitate a deeper understanding in health care workers concerning how Hmong women feel and may reduce the barriers to the use of essential resources by post-partum Hmong women. Findings: The majority of the participants expressed that the reassurance of a healthy baby during their prenatal visit is important for them. About 96% of the participants agree that prenatal care is important. Some of the barriers that the participants experienced were a lack of medical insurance, having to make decisions that conflicted with their cultural beliefs, and having to take time off work to attend their appointment. Many suggestions were given to improve prenatal care. A participant wanted more information regarding prenatal vitamins. Limitation: The sample size was small and the sample population was from Minnesota so it cannot be generalized to populations from other states. Practical Implication: This information may inform culturally competent care for pregnant Hmong women and their babies among health care providers.
Prenatal Experiences Of Hmong Women in Minnesota
Improving prenatal care by increasing participation and enhancing health outcomes is the ultimate goal of this research, which will explore attitudes of Hmong women in Minnesota toward these crucial health care services. Design/Methodology: After IRB approval, the research was conducted using a Likert Scale within a Qualtrics confidential survey. Four questions were taken from an existing instrument known as the Quality of Prenatal Care Questionnaire. The remaining questions were created by researchers. Social media was used to recruit participants. Facebook was the primary platform, including the Minnesota State University, Mankato Hmong Student Association, and the researchers’ Facebook pages. To protect participants’ confidentiality, consents were required, and no identifying information was collected. All responses were recorded without names or identifying information. The data were analyzed using MS excel. Results may be used by stakeholders in society to increase the use of prenatal care by Hmong women, potentially affecting pregnancy and birth outcomes. These data will facilitate a deeper understanding in health care workers concerning how Hmong women feel and may reduce the barriers to the use of essential resources by post-partum Hmong women. Findings: The majority of the participants expressed that the reassurance of a healthy baby during their prenatal visit is important for them. About 96% of the participants agree that prenatal care is important. Some of the barriers that the participants experienced were a lack of medical insurance, having to make decisions that conflicted with their cultural beliefs, and having to take time off work to attend their appointment. Many suggestions were given to improve prenatal care. A participant wanted more information regarding prenatal vitamins. Limitation: The sample size was small and the sample population was from Minnesota so it cannot be generalized to populations from other states. Practical Implication: This information may inform culturally competent care for pregnant Hmong women and their babies among health care providers.
