Examining the Role of Psychosocial Influences on Black Maternal Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Due to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color, racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity are likely to increase. However, neighborhood and social support factors have yet to be discussed as potential mechanisms by which COVID-19 can exacerbate racial disparities.We examined literature on the role of neighborhood factors and social support on maternal health outcomes and provided analytical perspective on the...