Racial and ethnic disparity in obstetric anaesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Racial and ethnic disparities in obstetrics persist globally despite improvements in maternal mortality rates and are related to access, experience and outcomes. We aimed to elucidate the racial and ethnic disparity in obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia.

Methods: Databases were searched and we included studies published in the English language conducted in all countries.