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Informative Review Project #3

Project #3’s “Informative Review Paper” assignment focuses on developing a genre that informs readers about a particular subject connected to scientific ethics without taking a side. In order to enlighten the audience, it entails a critical examination and synthesis of the available material while keeping an impartial position. Students must use a organized approach to write a 3–4 page paper that includes topic selection, drafting, annotated bibliography, and final submission.

I concentrated on making English more understandable and fixing any missing sentences in “Maternal Mortality Crisis: Confronting Racial Disparities in U.S. Healthcare” during my rewrite process. I carefully proofread the text for syntax mistakes and avoided using any subjective wording. Through this method, the problem of healthcare inequities faced by Black women in the United States was presented in a straightforward and impartial manner.

Tesniem Mustafa

The City College of New York

English 21003K: Writing for the Sciences

Professor Danielle Carr

November 29, 2023

                                  Increased mortality of pregnant black women in the US

Black women have higher rates of maternal death than women of other racial groups, which poses a serious healthcare problem that is entwined with different factors.This paper attempts to deliver a perceptive and fair examination by analyzing details that cover access to healthcare effects. By examining the interactions that influence Black women’s maternal health, it aims to comprehend the complex classification of this issue.

 

Petersen, E.E. et al. (2019) emphasizes that Racial and ethnic differences exist in the 700 or so women who pass away in the US each year from pregnancy-related causes or complications. “During 2007–2016, a total of 6,765 pregnancy-related deaths occurred in the United States (PRMR = 16.7 per 100,000 births). PRMRs were highest among black (40.8) and AI/AN (29.7) women; these rates were 3.2 and 2.3 times the PRMR for white women (12.7) (Table 1)”. From 2007–2008 to 2015–2016, the overall PRMR increased slightly from 15.0 to 17.0. The disparity ratios did not change significantly over time.” Racial/ethnic disparities and pregnancy-related mortality are caused by a variety of factors. Chronic illnesses linked to a higher chance of pregnancy-related mortality. Results can be improved by addressing these variables and making sure that pregnant women who are at high risk for complications receive care in facilities equipped to offer the necessary degree of specialized care. Racial disparities that are linked to pregnancy-related deaths and quality of care are related. Racial and ethnic disparities in pregnancy-related mortality may be lessened by identifying the causes of variation in pregnancy-related deaths and putting preventative measures in place to address them. Through coordination at the neighborhood, health facility, people and relatives, health care provider, and system levels, methods to address racial/ethnic disparities in pregnancy-related deaths can be put into practice. These strategies include improving women’s well-being and access to quality care in the preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods.

 

 In addition, according to , Dovile Vilda a c et al. (2019), “Research has shown that black women are at over 3 times higher risk of dying from pregnancy complications than white women”. Basedon this article, Studies have indicated that the likelihood of pregnancy-related deaths in black women is more than three times greater than in white women. Even after adjusting for socioeconomic variables, black women continue to give birth to low-birthweight babies and have higher infant mortality rates for their babies that are not related to biological variations.  racial discrimination and structural injustices cause black women to experience ongoing stress, which contributes to the continuation of racial health disparities. Having this conversation is crucial to creating a comprehensive strategy to address the disparities in maternal health that particularly affect Black women. It is possible to change the healthcare environment so that it supports and safeguards the wellbeing of all mothers, regardless of race, by comprehending and resolving these issues. According to the article, Creanga, A.A. et al. (2017), “The same data document important, persistent racial–ethnic disparities in pregnancy-related mortality for greater than 20 years and suggest a continuing increasing contribution of chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease, to mortality” These results emphasize the need for greater comprehension of the ways in which risk-appropriate care barriers and social determinants of health can be addressed to support the best possible outcomes for all women.

 

In conclusion, the investigation into Black women’s maternal mortality inequalities reveals that this is a problem that goes beyond medical limits. In addition are the elevated rates of maternal deaths, particularly in Black communities. they also serve as markers of more widespread disparities in access to high-quality healthcare. The complexity of this issue calls for an all-encompassing strategy that includes policy changes. In order to guarantee properly maternal healthcare for everyone, it is imperative that we work together to resolve these inequalities by giving every mother a healthy and secure pregnancy journey. 

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Reflection 

This paper was quite difficult especially since not being able to have a stance. I feel as though having a stance would make things easier. Also, try to speak formally, make sure to use the correct font, no slang.