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The data were analysed using the six-step thematic analysis approach by Braun and Clarke.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The participants identified strategies to provide culturally appropriate care for obstetric anal sphincter injuries, including linguistically accessible prenatal resources, comprehensive midwifery training, updated prenatal education, standardized postpartum care, the inclusion of fathers in prenatal education, empathetic care, building trust, and community engagement and education.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study highlights disparities in maternal healthcare outcomes for women from diverse ethnic backgrounds who experience OASI. 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