Challenges and facilitators to sexual and reproductive health care for undocumented in-transit migrant women in Mexico: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of international migrants has steadily increased over the past decade. Among them, undocumented in-transit migrant women (UITMW) face heightened vulnerability to gender-based violence and complex sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs. However, limited evidence exists on the challenges state and non-state actors face in delivering SRH services to this population. This qualitative study explores the barriers encountered by service providers and decision-makers in Mexico when addressing UITMW's social and health needs through an SRH lens, and identifies facilitators that may support more effective service delivery.

Methods

Between August and November 2023, we conducted 31 in-depth interviews with 36 service providers, migration experts, and local and

SUBMITTER: Larrea-Schiavon S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511078 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature