Potentially traumatic experiences pre-migration and adverse pregnancy and childbirth outcomes among women of Somali- and Kurdish-origin in Finland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women in precarious conditions in their countries of origin, especially those who have left the country as refugees, may have been victims of serious mental and physical violence. These potentially traumatic experiences may threaten women's reproductive health. This study examines the prevalence of potentially traumatic experiences pre-migration and female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and their associations with adverse reproductive outcomes among migrant women of Somali- and Kurdish-origin who have been pregnant in Finland.

Methods

Survey and register data of the participants of the Finnish Migrant Health and Wellbeing Study (Maamu), conducted in 2010-2012, were used. Women of 18 to 64 years of age, 185 Somali- and 230 Kurdish-origin, who had at least one p

SUBMITTER: Majlander S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10433655 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature