Sexual Minority Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health Literacy: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

ABSTRACT: Although sexual minority women (SMW) are at risk for cervical cancer and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), they may not seek preventative sexual and reproductive health care at the same rates as their heterosexual peers. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study of 22 adult SMW, a subsample of participants enrolled in the Chicago Health and Life Experiences of Women study. The aim was to describe the sexual and reproductive health literacy of this community sample based on qualitative themes, using an integrated model of health literacy. This model considers not only access to information but also understanding, appraisal, and application of information. We found that family of origin, health care providers, and school-based sexual education were the most important sources of sexu

SUBMITTER: Paschen-Wolff MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7568910 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature