Publications by authors named "Phoebe Ms Balascio"
Birth Defects Res
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the experiences of younger Black and Biracial pregnant and birthing people during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on their unique challenges and health inequities.
- Interviews with 25 participants revealed pandemic-related stressors like fears of infection and lack of support, as well as vaccine hesitancy linked to mistrust in the government and experiences of racism.
- The findings highlight the need for obstetric providers to be more aware of the effects of systemic racism on health communication to better support young Black and Biracial patients during and after the pandemic.
