NEST: Not Even A Safe Territory: The Maternity Experiences Of Women Seeking Asylum In Australia

Frank, Glenys Dale

NEST: Not Even A Safe Territory: The Maternity Experiences Of Women Seeking Asylum In Australia

Frank, Glenys Dale

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dc.contributor.author	Frank, Glenys Dale
dc.date.accessioned	2024-04-22T23:55:20Z
dc.date.available	2024-04-22T23:55:20Z
dc.date.issued	2023
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/178224
dc.description	University of Technology Sydney. Faculty of Health.	en_US.UTF-8
dc.description.abstract	Background: In the context of the global refugee crisis, this research focuses on the maternity care experiences of women seeking asylum, who are a distinct group with different needs than refugees or migrants. Perinatal outcomes are significantly poorer for women who seek asylum, than women who birth in their high-income country of origin. Aim: To explore the maternity care experiences of asylum seekers, and their caregivers, in Australia. Method: Qualitative research was conducted, using a phenomenological approach. Data was collected via in-depth semi-structured interviews with women, midwives and doulas. Discussion: In order to increase midwives and doulas confidence in caring for and identifying women seeking asylum training is necessary in trauma-informed, culturally safe care. Organisational changes are needed to improve access to maternity care for these disadvantaged women. Participating women expressed their loneliness and lack of support but appreciated the kindness of their caregivers. Conclusion: This research, by examining the maternity experiences of women seeking asylum in Australia, shines a light on this under-researched issue. This study provides some important insights into the challenges faced by women seeking asylum and the midwives and doulas caring for them. Further research is necessary to design and implement changes to current maternity models.	en_US.UTF-8
dc.format	Thesis (PhD)
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dc.rights	© 2023 Glenys Dale Frank
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dc.title	NEST: Not Even A Safe Territory: The Maternity Experiences Of Women Seeking Asylum In Australia	en_US.UTF-8
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Abstract:

Background: In the context of the global refugee crisis, this research focuses on the maternity care experiences of women seeking asylum, who are a distinct group with different needs than refugees or migrants. Perinatal outcomes are significantly poorer for women who seek asylum, than women who birth in their high-income country of origin. Aim: To explore the maternity care experiences of asylum seekers, and their caregivers, in Australia. Method: Qualitative research was conducted, using a phenomenological approach. Data was collected via in-depth semi-structured interviews with women, midwives and doulas. Discussion: In order to increase midwives and doulas confidence in caring for and identifying women seeking asylum training is necessary in trauma-informed, culturally safe care. Organisational changes are needed to improve access to maternity care for these disadvantaged women. Participating women expressed their loneliness and lack of support but appreciated the kindness of their caregivers. Conclusion: This research, by examining the maternity experiences of women seeking asylum in Australia, shines a light on this under-researched issue. This study provides some important insights into the challenges faced by women seeking asylum and the midwives and doulas caring for them. Further research is necessary to design and implement changes to current maternity models.

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