2023
DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11111659
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Sexual and Reproductive Health Care for Irregular Migrant Women: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Data

Abstract: Migratory movements are a political, social, and public health issue on a global scale. Access to sexual and reproductive health services for irregular migrant women (IMW) is a public health issue. The aim of this study is to identify qualitative evidence of IMW’s experiences of sexual and reproductive health care in emergency and primary care settings. The methods employed involve conducting a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Synthesis includes assembling and categorising findings based on similarity in… Show more

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“…Aboagye et al [ 24 ] note that in most African settings, cultural norms force women to submit to the sexual desires and demands of men, which can lead to situations of violence and pose a health risk for IMW. A lack of social support, fear, low socio-economic status or trauma stemming from the migration journey can influence the sexuality of IMW [ 25 ]. Understanding how they experience their sexuality at different stages of the migration process can help improve the sexual and reproductive health of IMW in HRCs.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Aboagye et al [ 24 ] note that in most African settings, cultural norms force women to submit to the sexual desires and demands of men, which can lead to situations of violence and pose a health risk for IMW. A lack of social support, fear, low socio-economic status or trauma stemming from the migration journey can influence the sexuality of IMW [ 25 ]. Understanding how they experience their sexuality at different stages of the migration process can help improve the sexual and reproductive health of IMW in HRCs.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Social and cultural contexts are key in the care and integration of IMW into host societies [18], as they influence how these women understand their sexuality and exercise their sexual rights [19]. A lack of social support, fear, low socio-economic status or trauma stemming from the migration journey can influence the sexuality of IMW [20]. Understanding how they experience their sexuality at different stages of the migration process can help improve the sexual and reproductive health of IMW in HRCs.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%