Cultural and ethical considerations in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - a narrative review

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dc.contributor.authorWilson, Emmaen
dc.contributor.authorWhibbs, Hannahen
dc.contributor.authorBelfiore, Alyssaen
dc.contributor.authorSeo, Hoyangen
dc.contributor.authorSumastre, Faithen
dc.contributor.authorLau, Ireneen
dc.contributor.authorBirchenough, Laurenen
dc.contributor.authorWang, Vivienneen
dc.contributor.editorMehta, Shobhaen
dc.contributor.editorCronin, Pádraigen
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-28T13:54:57Z
dc.date.available2025-10-28T13:54:57Z
dc.date.issued2025en
dc.description.abstractThe field of obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) is integral to women's health, encompassing preventive care, pregnancy, and reproductive health. However, significant cultural, racial, and ethical challenges persist, impacting patient outcomes and equity. This narrative review highlights key issues in OBGYN care, including disparities driven by communication barriers, racial bias, and restricted access to reproductive services. The relationship between language discordance and obstetric trauma for non-English speakers, emphasizing the need for interpreter services and bilingual proficiency among providers. Racial bias manifests in higher maternal mortality rates for Black women and inadequate pain management due to unfounded beliefs about biological differences. Ethical challenges also arise, concerning access to abortion and prenatal screening services, with wide global variation in legislation and implementation. In Ireland, restrictive laws and a lack of universal non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) highlights barriers to informed decision-making. Future directives emphasize fostering diversity in healthcare teams, implementing educational programs to address stigma, and advocating for inclusive policies that ensure equitable care. By addressing these challenges, OBGYN care can evolve to reflect the principles of equity, representation, and inclusivity, ultimately improving outcomes for diverse patient populations.en
dc.description.statusNot peer revieweden
dc.description.versionPublished Versionen
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dc.identifier.citationWilson, E., Whibbs, H., Belfiore, A., Seo, H., Sumastre, F., Lau, I., Birchenough, L. and Wang, V. (2025) 'Cultural and ethical considerations in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - a narrative review', UCC Student Medical Journal, 5, pp. 59-63. https://doi.org/10.33178/SMJ.2025.1.12en
dc.identifier.doi10.33178/SMJ.2025.1.12en
dc.identifier.endpage63en
dc.identifier.issn2737-7237
dc.identifier.journalabbrevUCC SMJ
dc.identifier.journaltitleUCC Student Medical Journalen
dc.identifier.startpage59en
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10468/18089
dc.identifier.volume5
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherUCC Medical Research and Technology Societyen
dc.rights© 2025, the Author(s). This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.en
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
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dc.subjectObstetricsen
dc.subjectGynaecologyen
dc.subjectNarrative reviewen
dc.subjectCultural considerationsen
dc.titleCultural and ethical considerations in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - a narrative reviewen
dc.typeArticle (peer-reviewed)en
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