Gina Novick

TL;DR: Research is needed comparing these modalities, and examining their impact on data quality and their use for studying varying topics and populations, to contribute evidence-based guidelines for optimizing interview data.

TL;DR: A review of published research on women's experiences of prenatal care found that some women were treated respectfully and reported comprehensive, individualized care, however, some women experienced long waits and rushed visits, and perceived prenatal care as mechanistic or harsh.

TL;DR: Clinicians learning to facilitate group care should receive training in facilitative leadership, emphasizing the critical role that creating a participatory atmosphere can play in improving outcomes.

TL;DR: African American and Hispanic women’s experiences of receiving GPNC in two urban clinics showed women were especially enthusiastic about learning in groups, about their relationships with group leaders, and about having their pregnancy-related changes and fears normalized; however, there were also important boundaries on relationships between participants, and some women wished for greater privacy during physical examinations.

TL;DR: CenteringPregnancy, an innovative model of prenatal care that integrates extensive health education and group support with the standard prenatal exam, incorporates many of these elements and impediments to wider implementation are explored.