First name
Cherie
Middle name
P
Last name
Dhar

Title

Attitudes and Beliefs Pertaining to Sexual and Reproductive Health Among Unmarried, Female Bhutanese Refugee Youth in Philadelphia.

Year of Publication

2017

Number of Pages

Date Published

2017 Sep 18

ISSN Number

1879-1972

Abstract

<p><strong>PURPOSE: </strong>We explored attitudes and beliefs pertaining to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) among unmarried, female, resettled Bhutanese refugees 16-20&nbsp;years.</p>

<p><strong>METHODS: </strong>Fourteen interviews were analyzed using the constant comparison method, and major themes were identified.</p>

<p><strong>RESULTS: </strong>SRH was stigmatized for unmarried youth, making seeking information about SRH or accessing family planning difficult. There were many misconceptions about access to SRH.</p>

<p><strong>CONCLUSIONS: </strong>Universal, culturally, and linguistically appropriate comprehensive SRH education is recommended for female Bhutanese refugee youth. Terminology used should take into account&nbsp;differences in conceptualization of concepts like dating. Educators and health care providers should clearly describe consent and confidentiality laws regarding adolescent SRH services.</p>

DOI

10.1016/j.jadohealth.2017.06.011

Alternate Title

J Adolesc Health

PMID

28935387
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