Racial disparities in satisfaction with maternal healthcare.

J Natl Med Assoc

University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL, USA; Brown University, Providence, RI, USA. Electronic address:

Published: December 2023

Objective: To determine if there is a racial disparity in satisfaction with maternal healthcare, and examine the quality of care mothers of color receive.

Methods: An online survey of women in the United States who had been pregnant at least once was conducted. The study received an exempt determination by our Institution's Review Board.

Results: Race, age, income, were all significant indicators for whether a woman was satisfied with maternal healthcare measures.

Conclusion: Race is one of many indicators for dissatisfaction with maternal healthcare. More in-depth research on patient perception of care is recommended.

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