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Experiences of ASL interpreters in perinatal care settings
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Experiences of ASL interpreters in perinatal care settings

Lauren Dee Smith
American Public Health Association 2022 (Boston, MA, 11/14/2022 - 11/16/2022)
11/07/2022

Abstract

American Sign Language Child or Maternal Health
ASL interpreters play a critical role in access to healthcare communication for many deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) individuals. It is believed that communication barriers contribute to pregnancy-related disparities for this population. Thus, it is important to understand how ASL-interpreted communication plays out in perinatal care settings. This study aimed to understand the perspectives and experiences of ASL interpreters working with DHH people in perinatal care settings.

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