Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence, Reproductive Coercion, and Reproductive Health Among American Indian and Alaska Native Women: A Narrative Interview Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: The disproportionately high prevalence of poor reproductive and sexual health outcomes among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) women is related to histories of colonization, oppression, and structural racism. Intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence (SV) contribute to these health outcomes. Materials and Methods: Narrative interviews were conducted with AI/AN women from four tribal reservation communities. Interviews explored connections among sexual and reproductive health, IPV, SV, reproductive coercion (RC), and pregnancy experiences as well as women's experiences of healing and recovery. Results: Among the 56 women interviewed (aged 17-55 years, 77% were aged 40 years and younger), all described multiple exposures

SUBMITTER: Giacci E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8785763 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature