Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health Resources

Results highlight the need for further development of culturally sensitive medical practices and policies to improve the delivery of health care for Asian American women.

Even with equal access to healthcare in the military, Asian Pacific Islander women experience statistically significant increased rates of postpartum hemorrhage and severe maternal morbidity excluding transfusion when compared with Black or White women

In this cohort study of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander children and adolescents, pubertal timing varied considerably across ethnic subgroups. Further investigation is warranted to assess whether these differences contribute to observed health disparities in adulthood, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Women’s discussions of pregnancy and birthing revealed common and distinct experiences that varied by race, skin complexion, language, immigration status, and political context. These findings highlight the importance of qualitative research for informing maternal healthcare practices that reduce racial inequities.