Abstract
American Indian/Native Alaskan (AI/AN) mothers experience higher rates of postpartum depression than any other racial group in the United States. In addition, historical forced relocation and decimation of ancestral lands limit AI/AN mothers' access to quality personal or public transportation to access perinatal health care. This study used story inquiry, a decolonizing qualitative approach, to understand the impact of transportation on perinatal care and maternal mental health care access for Keetoowah mothers in Tahlequah, Oklahoma (N = 8). This study includes three themes: (1) transportation access and historical trauma; (2) perinatal health care and transportation, and (3) transportation access and affordability solutions.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
