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Expected Surge in Maternal Mortality and Severe Morbidity among African-Americans in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic.
Yusuf, Korede K; Dongarwar, Deepa; Ibrahimi, Sahra; Ikedionwu, Chioma; Maiyegun, Sitratullah O; Salihu, Hamisu M.
  • Yusuf KK; College of Nursing and Public Health, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, USA.
  • Dongarwar D; Center of Excellence in Health Equity, Training, and Research, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Ibrahimi S; College of Nursing and Public Health, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, USA.
  • Ikedionwu C; Center of Excellence in Health Equity, Training, and Research, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Maiyegun SO; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, USA.
  • Salihu HM; Center of Excellence in Health Equity, Training, and Research, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
Int J MCH AIDS ; 9(3): 386-389, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-814865
ABSTRACT
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, African-American mothers were three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes compared to white mothers. The impact of the pandemic among African-Americans could further worsen the racial disparities in maternal mortality (MM) and severe maternal morbidity (SMM). This study aimed to create a theoretical framework delineating the contributors to an expected rise in maternal mortality (MM) and severe maternal morbidity (SMM) among African-Americans in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic due to preliminary studies suggesting heightened vulnerability of African-Americans to the virus as well as its adverse health effects. Rapid searches were conducted in PubMed and Google to identify published articles on the health determinants of MM and SMM that have been or likely to be disproportionately affected by the pandemic in African-Americans. We identified socioeconomic and health trends determinants that may contribute to future adverse maternal health outcomes. There is a need to intensify advocacy, implement culturally acceptable programs, and formulate policies to address social determinants of health.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Reviews Language: English Journal: Int J MCH AIDS Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijma.405