Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal care: The Black Woman’s Experience
Location
Ponderosa Room B
Presentation Type
Presentation
Presentation Topic
Bioethics, Medical History, Black Women and Healthcare, Maternal Care
Start Date
3-3-2023 9:05 AM
Event Sort Order
4
Abstract
Epidemiological studies show that there are disparities in epidural use and failure for Black women (Morris 2014). For my project, Black women of different ages, prematernal health and economic statuses will be interviewed to assess their quality of maternal medical care in the state of Oklahoma. Research will be done on the history of maternal care and pain management for Black women in the United States that could have led to a misconceived idea of pain tolerance and to a disparity in epidural and anesthesia use. My project will include IRB approved interviews with Black women as well as outside research regarding medical care in Oklahoma.
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal care: The Black Woman’s Experience
Ponderosa Room B
Epidemiological studies show that there are disparities in epidural use and failure for Black women (Morris 2014). For my project, Black women of different ages, prematernal health and economic statuses will be interviewed to assess their quality of maternal medical care in the state of Oklahoma. Research will be done on the history of maternal care and pain management for Black women in the United States that could have led to a misconceived idea of pain tolerance and to a disparity in epidural and anesthesia use. My project will include IRB approved interviews with Black women as well as outside research regarding medical care in Oklahoma.
Presenter Bio
My name is Keryeé Morton. I am a senior at the University of Central Oklahoma. I have a Nursing degree from OSU-OKC and I am working on getting my Bachelors in Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies with a minor in Biology this May 2023. I do undergraduate research on Black maternal health through the Women's and BGLTQ+ Center at UCO. I am also working on a fellowship through a nonpartisan political group called "RESULTS" that focuses on the overall improvement of our community. I am excited to continue my education in Law school and plan to do so the following school year!