Drawing from a more extensive health study that centers on people's lived experiences with accessing reproductive health care, previous health research, and poetics, this study uses an art-based research approach to create erasure poems that detail how people deal with challenges in accessing reproductive health care. Specifically, these poems detail unparalleled truths about the needs and strategies that necessitate efforts to improve health access for the community. For example, discussions include the importance of community networks (e.g., friends and family members) along health journeys, creating better support systems for parents, and new understandings of challenges in accessing reproductive-based care.
By emphasizing personal narratives and lived experiences of accessing care, this session improves individual’s access to the health information, which aligns with the mission of NNLM. This session will discuss the importance of community networks when accessing healthcare and finding health information.
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- Gain insights into the lived experiences of individuals as they navigate reproductive health care, highlighting personal narratives and their significance.
- Acknowledge the role of community networks (friends, family, and support systems) in influencing health outcomes and enhancing access to reproductive health care.
- Reflect on the findings to propose actionable strategies that can aid in improving access to reproductive health care within communities.