Knowledge, Beliefs, and Cultural Practices of Sexual and Reproductive Health Among Afghan Refugee Women in Türkiye.

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q3 NURSING

Journal of Transcultural Nursing Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2023-11-07 DOI:10.1177/10436596231209042

Nilgün Kuru Alici, Ali Ogüncer

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Abstract

Introduction: Limited research on experiences of women, who constitute a double vulnerable group in both women and refugee status, regarding sexual and reproductive health. The purpose of this study is to examine the knowledge, beliefs, and cultural practices of Afghan women living in Türkiye regarding sexual and reproductive health.

Method: This descriptive phenomenological study was conducted with 18 Afghan refugee women. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data.

Results: Four themes emerged from interviews: cultural practices and beliefs related to pregnancy and postpartum, use of contraceptive methods, gender-based violence, and access to health services.

Conclusions: Afghan women have different cultural practices regarding prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum and lack of knowledge about sexual and reproductive health. Considering individual differences in sexual and reproductive health, providing sensitive, supportive, and informative services is recommended.

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土耳其阿富汗难民妇女性健康和生殖健康的知识、信仰和文化习俗。

导言：对妇女在性健康和生殖健康方面的经历进行的研究有限，妇女是妇女和难民双重弱势群体。本研究的目的是调查生活在土耳其的阿富汗妇女在性健康和生殖健康方面的知识、信仰和文化习俗。方法：对18名阿富汗难民妇女进行描述性现象学研究。深入开展了半结构化访谈以收集数据。结果：访谈中出现了四个主题：与怀孕和产后有关的文化习俗和信仰、避孕方法的使用、基于性别的暴力以及获得医疗服务的机会。结论：阿富汗妇女在产前、怀孕和产后有不同的文化习俗，缺乏性健康和生殖健康知识。考虑到性健康和生殖健康方面的个体差异，建议提供敏感、支持和信息服务。

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Journal of Transcultural Nursing 医学-护理

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4.60

自引率

4.80%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Journal of Transcultural Nursing (TCN) is a peer-reviewed journal that offers nurses, educators, researchers, and practitioners theoretical approaches and current research findings that have direct implications for the delivery of culturally congruent health care and for the preparation of health care professionals who will provide that care. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).