Healthcare-seeking behaviour in relation to sexual and reproductive health among Thai-born women in Sweden: a qualitative study

Healthcare-seeking behaviour in relation to sexual and reproductive health among Thai-born women in Sweden : a qualitative study

Åkerman, Eva (author): Uppsala universitet,Socialmedicin,Socialmedicinsk epidemiologi

Essén, Birgitta, 1961- (author): Uppsala universitet,Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH),Internationell kvinno- och mödrahälsovård och migration/Essén

Westerling, Ragnar (author): Uppsala universitet,Socialmedicin,Socialmedicinsk epidemiologi

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2016-08-10
2017
English.
In: Culture, Health and Sexuality. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1369-1058 .- 1464-5351. ; 19:2, s. 194-207

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Abstract Subject headings

Thailand is one of the most common countries of origin among immigrants in Sweden and Thai immigrants comprise the immigrant group most frequently diagnosed with HIV. Little is known about their healthcare-seeking behaviour and views on HIV prevention. This study explored Thai women's healthcare-seeking behaviour in relation to sexual and reproductive health and their views on HIV prevention. Nineteen in-depth interviews were conducted with Thai-born women in the Stockholm area. Three themes were identified: (1) poor access to healthcare in Sweden, preferring to seek care in Thailand; (2) partners playing a key role in women's access to healthcare; (3) no perceived risk of HIV, but a positive attitude towards prevention. Despite expressing sexual and reproductive healthcare needs, most women had not sought this type of care, except for the cervical cancer screening programme to which they had been invited. Identified barriers for poor access to healthcare were lack of knowledge about the healthcare system and language difficulties. To achieve 'healthcare on equal terms', programmes and interventions must meet Thai women's healthcare needs and consider what factors influence their care-seeking behaviour. Integrating HIV prevention and contraceptive counselling into the cervical screening programme might be one way to improve access.

By the author/editor: Åkerman, Eva; Essén, Birgitta, ...; Westerling, Ragn ...; Larsson, Elin

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