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A Comprehensive Policy Analysis To Address The Public Health Dilemma Of Systemic Ableism And Patient Distress Following Prenatal Screening For Disabilities, Stephanie Meredith

Public Health Dissertations

Background: For nearly twenty years, research studies have demonstrated that the majority of pregnant patients do not receive the information and support they need when learning about a potential disability diagnosis (Meredith et al., 2023; Nelson Goff et al., 2013; Skotko, 2005). These negative experiences and lack of information can lead to lasting emotional harm for the pregnant patient and negatively impact patient/provider relationships (May et al., 2020). Therefore, the purpose of this policy analysis is to identify potential policy solutions that can address this problem.

Methods: Using the Bardach Model for Policy Analysis, I applied the eightfold …