Papers by Michelle Kensey
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 2012
Background Globalization has changed patterns of migration with rapid feminization of the global ... more Background Globalization has changed patterns of migration with rapid feminization of the global labor force. Invisibilities among documented and undocumented foreign-born pregnant women exist in the U.S.A.. Of particular concern are pregnant black migrants who may be at more risk for preterm birth (PTB) compared to all other migrant groups. In addition to transitioning to the US maternity care system, foreign-born black women must navigate inequities resulting from existing racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic classifications. This study combines theoretical frameworks of stress biology with transitional theories of migration during childbearing to investigate safe or unsafe motherhood among these foreign-born mothers in Philadelphia. Methods Mixed-methods qualitative GIS. Geospatial analyses of linked datasets (Philadelphia birth records, census and crime data) guided expert interdisciplinary clinical experts and researchers in bimonthly meetings for 6 months to assess issues for cul...
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Papers by Michelle Kensey