Table 7 Qualitative data themes

Mistreatment within maternity care

Poor communication

Being abandoned

Physical and verbal abuse

Refused care

Made to wait until other non-Roma patients seen to

Negative attitudes of doctors

Barriers to accessing maternity care

Lack of perceived need for care

Lack of awareness of right to care

Geographical barriers and transport barriers

Denial of treatment

Language barriers

Financial barriers

Patriarchal culture

Making things better

Connection with the health centre improving experience

Knowledge of rights to overcome barriers

Presence of Romani health workers improving quality of care