Title

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

Year of Publication

2017

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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