Publications by authors named "Raquel Z Rivera"
Background: Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) families comprise a disproportionately low percentage of home and freestanding birth center births in New Mexico (NM), despite NM Medicaid coverage of care by Licensed Midwives (LMs) in these settings. The purpose of this study was to examine why low income BIPOC seek out LM care, how they benefit from this model of care, and which factors facilitate and obstruct access.
Methods: We conducted 7 focus groups with 55 low income BIPOC individuals who had birthed in New Mexico in the past 5 years.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to explore the difficulties BIPOC individuals faced in accessing contraception over the past year and how these challenges related to their interest in an over-the-counter (OTC) oral contraceptive pill.
- Conducted from May 2021 to March 2022, the research involved an online survey of 727 respondents from various BIPOC communities who had used or intended to use contraceptives.
- Results showed that a significant portion of respondents experienced challenges accessing contraception, and those who faced obstacles were more inclined to use an OTC OCP, highlighting the potential of OTC options to alleviate barriers for BIPOC communities.