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Understanding the needs and use of sexual and reproductive health services among Thai women : a descriptive cross-sectional study in Sweden
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- Åkerman, Eva (author)
- Uppsala universitet,Socialmedicinsk epidemiologi,Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)
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- Larsson, Elin C. (author)
- Karolinska Institutet,Uppsala universitet,Internationell kvinno- och mödrahälsovård och migration,Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Essén, Birgitta, 1961- (author)
- Uppsala universitet,Internationell kvinno- och mödrahälsovård och migration
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- Westerling, Ragnar (author)
- Uppsala universitet,Socialmedicinsk epidemiologi
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- 2021
- 2021
- English.
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In: Sexual Health. - 1448-5028 .- 1449-8987. ; 18:3, s. 203-211
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- Background Immigrants are at increased risk of HIV infection in Europe and at risk of delayed diagnosis. In Sweden, Thailand belongs to one of the three most common countries of origin among immigrants diagnosed with HIV. This study investigated the need and use of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services among Thai women residing in Sweden. Use of contraceptives and HIV testing in Thailand was also investigated to understand if this influences utilisation of SRH services in Sweden.METHODS: A cross-sectional study using postal questionnaire to all Thai-born women (age 23-60) in Stockholm, residing in Sweden since 2014. The response rate was 52.3% (n= 266). Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used.RESULTS: The majority reported a significant need for information related to SRH services. Most of the women using contraception (70%) bought their contraceptives in Thailand. In total, 60% of the women had been HIV-tested at some point in their lives; the majority were tested in Thailand. Women who had been HIV-tested in Thailand were more likely to also have been tested in Sweden. Significant differences in contraception use, participation in contraceptive counselling and having had an HIV test were found between groups of younger and older women.CONCLUSIONS: Our findings imply that age is an important factor to understand women's need and use of SRH services in Sweden versus Thailand. Furthermore, women's lack of knowledge and reported need for SRH information needs to be considered when making policies and strategies to increase access to SRH services.
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- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Folkhälsovetenskap, global hälsa, socialmedicin och epidemiologi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Public Health, Global Health, Social Medicine and Epidemiology (hsv//eng)
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