Doula Experience Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System

Welcome to our survey on "Doula Experience Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System." This survey aims to gain insights into the experience and challenges that doulas encounter when navigating the healthcare system in the United States.

By understanding these barriers, we can better advocate for solutions to support doulas and improve maternal and infant health outcomes. Your participation in this survey is invaluable in shaping policies and initiatives aimed at improving doula integration within the healthcare system.

This survey takes about 7-10mins to complete.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and perspectives with us at Shafia Monroe Consulting /Birthing Change.

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* 1. What is your Age?

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* 2. Gender?

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* 3. What is your Ethnicity/Race ?

African American

Alaskan Native

Indigenous Canadian

Native American

Asian

Latin American

African

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Educational Background:

High school /GED

Diploma

College Degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Professional Experience:
Are you currently practicing as a doula?

Yes

If yes, how long have you been practicing as a doula?

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* 6. Are you a certified doula?

Yes

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* 7. What Region or State do you practice?

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* 8. Do you work independently or as part of a doula agency or organization?

Independently

Part of an Organization

Both

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What is the doula awareness in your community?

Low

Medium

High

Not sure

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* 10. Barriers in Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System:
What are the primary barriers you encounter when navigating the U.S. healthcare system as a doula? Please check all that apply

Lack of awareness among healthcare providers about the role of doulas

Difficulty accessing hospital policies and procedures

Other (please describe)

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* 11. Have you experienced any challenges in establishing collaborative relationships with healthcare providers?

Yes

If Yes (please describe)

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* 12. How do you typically advocate for your clients' preferences and needs within the healthcare system? (Please describe)

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* 13. How do you get reimbursed for doula services?

Privately paid

Paid by insurance

Both

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Training and Support Needs:
Have you received any formal training or education on navigating the U.S. healthcare system as a doula?

Yes

If yes, please describe

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* 15. What additional training or resources do you feel would better equip you to navigate the U.S. healthcare system effectively as a doula?

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* 16. Do you have access to peer support networks or mentorship opportunities to help navigate challenges within the U.S. healthcare system?

Yes

If yes, please describe your experience

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* 17. Suggestions for Improvement:
Based on your experiences, what do you believe could be done to address the barriers and challenges that doulas face in navigating the U.S. healthcare system?

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* 18. Are there any specific policy changes or initiatives that you believe would facilitate better integration of doula care within the U.S. healthcare system?

Doula Experience Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System

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* 1. What is your Age?

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* 2. Gender?

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* 3. What is your Ethnicity/Race ?

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* 4. Educational Background:

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* 5. Professional Experience:Are you currently practicing as a doula?

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* 6. Are you a certified doula?

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* 7. What Region or State do you practice?

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* 8. Do you work independently or as part of a doula agency or organization?

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* 9. What is the doula awareness in your community?

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* 10. Barriers in Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System:What are the primary barriers you encounter when navigating the U.S. healthcare system as a doula? Please check all that apply

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* 11. Have you experienced any challenges in establishing collaborative relationships with healthcare providers?

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* 12. How do you typically advocate for your clients' preferences and needs within the healthcare system? (Please describe)

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* 13. How do you get reimbursed for doula services?

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* 14. Training and Support Needs:Have you received any formal training or education on navigating the U.S. healthcare system as a doula?

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* 15. What additional training or resources do you feel would better equip you to navigate the U.S. healthcare system effectively as a doula?

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* 16. Do you have access to peer support networks or mentorship opportunities to help navigate challenges within the U.S. healthcare system?

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* 17. Suggestions for Improvement:Based on your experiences, what do you believe could be done to address the barriers and challenges that doulas face in navigating the U.S. healthcare system?

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* 18. Are there any specific policy changes or initiatives that you believe would facilitate better integration of doula care within the U.S. healthcare system?

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* 19. Additional Comments:Is there anything else you would like to share about your experiences navigating the U.S. healthcare system as a doula?

* 5. Professional Experience:
Are you currently practicing as a doula?

* 10. Barriers in Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System:
What are the primary barriers you encounter when navigating the U.S. healthcare system as a doula? Please check all that apply

* 14. Training and Support Needs:
Have you received any formal training or education on navigating the U.S. healthcare system as a doula?

* 17. Suggestions for Improvement:
Based on your experiences, what do you believe could be done to address the barriers and challenges that doulas face in navigating the U.S. healthcare system?

* 19. Additional Comments:
Is there anything else you would like to share about your experiences navigating the U.S. healthcare system as a doula?