"My culture doesn't 100% like these kinds of services, but you decide what to do": Female refugees' experiences with sexual and reproductive healthcare in the Southeastern U.S.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study investigates female refugees' experiences accessing and utilizing sexual and reproductive (SRH) services in the state of Georgia.

Methods

We conducted in-person, in-depth semi-structured interviews with 26 female refugee adolescents and adults from Burma, Bhutan or Nepal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo living in Georgia. Questions inquired about perceptions and experiences while accessing and utilizing SRH services. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results

Participants discussed the importance but also varying influence of social and cultural norms on SRH service utilization. Challenges to accessing and utilizing SRH services included communication and cost barriers. Facilitators included accessible clinic locations, transportatio

SUBMITTER: Besera G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10294046 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature