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July 22, 2025BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & GynaecologyOpen Access

The Impact of Culture on Access to and Utilisation of Maternity Care Amongst Muslim Women in High‐Income Countries: A Qualitative Systematic Review

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AAAljawharah Al‐MubarakBABrana AhilanTDTisha Dasgupta

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Qualitative systematic review highlights cultural impacts on access and utilisation of maternity care among Muslim women in high-income countries, suggesting barriers to culturally sensitive services.

Key Points

  • Main finding reveals cultural insensitivity impacts maternity care experiences for Muslim women.
  • Key evidence shows 24 studies identified significant themes affecting access, including religious influences and disrupted communication.
  • Approach included searching six databases for qualitative studies from high-income countries related to Muslim women's maternity care.
  • Significance emphasizes need for healthcare professionals to embrace diversity and provide personalized, culturally sensitive care.

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Al‐Mubarak et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a061be6551bb0af8cd7fahttps://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.18290
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