Sexual and reproductive health beliefs and practices of female immigrants in Spain: a qualitative study

Reproductive Health
Carmen Alvarez-NietoManuel Linares-Abad

Abstract

Sexuality and reproduction are two areas that have been dealt with differently over time and across cultures. Immigrant women resident in Spain, are largely of childbearing age and have some specific needs. Female immigrants have specific beliefs and behaviors which may influence how they approach to the Spanish sexual and reproductive health services. There is less visibility of the health problems presented by women immigrants. This article aims to shed light on the sexual and reproductive health beliefs and experiences of female immigrants in a region of southern Spain. A descriptive study design with qualitative data collection and analysis methods were used. Data were collected through face-to-face in-depth interviews using a semi- structured interview guide that collected information on women's perception and beliefs about their sexual and reproductive health. Thirteen interviews were conducted in 2013 with a multi-ethnic sample of female immigrants, currently all are residing in Andalusia. Interview topics included questions about awareness and beliefs about sexuality and reproduction. Content analysis was used. We have found that female immigrant brings along all of her beliefs, opinions, attitudes and behaviors regardi...Continue Reading

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Apr 23, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Fernando Jesús Plaza Del PinoRachida Dalouh
Dec 6, 2020·Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health·Lucia Fontanelli SulekovaGiancarlo Ceccarelli
Feb 9, 2021·European Journal of Midwifery·Mirjam LukasseKristin E Forsberg
Oct 29, 2021·Studies in Family Planning·Jeylan Erman, Julia A Behrman

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