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Determinants and Inequities in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Care Access Among Im/Migrant Women in Canada: Findings of a Comprehensive Review (2008–2018).
- Source :
- Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health; Feb2022, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p256-299, 44p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Given growing concerns of im/migrant women's access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, we aimed to (1) describe inequities and determinants of their engagement with SRH services in Canada; and (2) understand their lived experiences of barriers and facilitators to healthcare. Using a comprehensive review methodology, we searched the quantitative and qualitative peer-reviewed literature of im/migrant women's access to SRH care in Canada from 2008 to 2018. Of 782 studies, 38 met inclusion criteria. Ontario (n = 18), British Columbia (n = 6), and Alberta (n = 6) were primary settings represented. Studies focused primarily on maternity care (n = 20) and sexual health screenings (n = 12). Determinants included health system navigation and service information; experiences with health personnel; culturally safe and language-specific care; social isolation and support; immigration-specific factors; discrimination and racialization; and gender and power relations. There is a need for research that compares experiences across diverse groups of racialized im/migrants and a broader range of SRH services to inform responsive, equity-focused programs and policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CINAHL database
HEALTH services accessibility
SOCIAL determinants of health
SYSTEMATIC reviews
DISCRIMINATION (Sociology)
WOMEN
SOCIAL stigma
SOCIAL isolation
COMMUNICATION
QUALITY assurance
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
MEDLINE
PSYCHOLOGY of immigrants
REPRODUCTIVE health
SEXUAL health
GENDER inequality
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15571912
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 154738029
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-021-01184-w