Underrepresentation of Black women in research: Reach harder not hard to reach

Sarah Esegbona-Adeigbe

Underrepresentation of Black women in research: Reach harder not hard to reach

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Abstract

A recent United Kingdom (UK) report, Black Maternal Health, stated that Black women are underrepresented in research and therefore, in policy making (House of Commons, 2023). This is concerning as maternal mortality reports highlight that Black women in the UK have been at increased risk of dying in childbirth, compared to white women since 2000 (Knight, 2022). Racial health disparities for Black mothers have been stated for decades and research is vital in identifying the possible causes. Strategies to improve Black women’s participation in research are needed to discover and address the issues that contribute to maternal mortality.
This presentation explores the barriers and facilitators to Black women being involved in research.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 31 May 2024
Event	Royal College of Midwives Conference 2024 - Liverpool, United Kingdom Duration: 8 May 2024 → 9 May 2024

Conference

Conference	Royal College of Midwives Conference 2024
Abbreviated title	RCM 2024
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Liverpool
Period	8/05/24 → 9/05/24

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