Sexual and reproductive health of newly-arrived asylum-seeking women: a cross-sectional survey in Finland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asylum-seeking women have an increased risk of sexually transmitted diseases, sexual and gender-based violence, unwanted pregnancies, maternal illness and death. This study examined sexual and reproductive health issues among asylum-seeking women in Finland in 2018. The acceptability of asking questions on sexual health was also evaluated.

Methods

Data from the Asylum Seekers Health and Wellbeing Survey were used. Women aged 18-50 (n = 278) were included in the analysis and grouped to four categories based on their country of birth. Register information on sex, age group, country of birth, and place of residency was obtained from the Finnish Immigration Service and used in the calculations of analysis weights. Weighted percentages with 95% confidence intervals (Cl

SUBMITTER: Majlander S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12032761 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature