Sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence among female migrants in Morocco: a cross sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the past decade, Morocco has increasingly become the chosen destination for a growing number of migrants from neighbouring countries and especially from Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study is to describe the sexual and reproductive health (SRH), as well as sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) among female migrants in Morocco.

Methods

This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted between July and December 2021. Female migrants were recruited from one university maternity hospital and two primary healthcare centres in Rabat. Data were collected using a structured face-to-face questionnaire, which included information about sociodemographic characteristics, SRH, history of SGBV and its impact, as well as the utilization of preventive and support

SUBMITTER: Acharai L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10091612 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature