Table 1.
Focus Group Interview Guide
| Engagement Questions | |
|---|---|
| Question | Probe |
| Tell me about what you’ve heard about Black pregnant women in the news? | How does this impact our community here? |
| Why do you think Black pregnant women face these issues? | Based on responses (racism, health care, access, support) |
| What do you think can be done to improve the health of Black mothers and babies in our community? | |
| Exploration Questions | |
| Question | Probe |
| What are the strengths of the local Black community? | |
| How do the Black pregnant women and mothers in your community demonstrate strength? | How do these strengths help a Black woman have a healthy pregnancy in our current society? |
| How can we as a Black community support pregnant women? | |
| If you were to give a message to a Black pregnant woman or mother to help her find her strengths or inspire her, what would you say? | |
| Exit Question | |
| Question | Probe |
| Is there anything else you would like to say about the things we have talked about today/this evening? | |