Access of Migrant Youths in Sweden to Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare: A Cross-sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aims to assess migrant youths' access to sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRHC) in Sweden, to examine the socioeconomic differences in their access, and to explore the reasons behind not seeking SRHC.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted for 1739 migrant youths 16 to 29 years-old during 2018. The survey was self-administered through: ordinary post, web survey and visits to schools and other venues. We measured access as a 4-stage process including: healthcare needs, perception of needs, utilisation of services and met needs.

Results

Migrant youths faced difficulties in accessing SRHC services. Around 30% of the participants needed SRHC last year, but only one-third of them fulfilled their needs. Men and women had the same need (27.4%

SUBMITTER: Baroudi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9278465 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature