Australian Family Physician
Volume 45, Issue 7, 2016, Pages 523-527

Contraceptive choices and sexual health of Japanese women living in Australia: A brief report from a qualitative study (Article)

Inoue K.* , Kelly M. , Bateson D. , Rutherford A. , Stewart M. , Richters J.
  • a University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
  • b University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia, Western Sydney University, Parramatta, NSW, NSW, Australia
  • c Family Planning NSW, Australia, University of SydneyNSW, Australia
  • d University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia
  • e Research and Education, Family Planning NSW, Ashfield, NSW, Australia
  • f School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia

Abstract

Background: There is a lack of research focused specifically on the contraceptive and sexual health practices of Japanese women living in Australia. Objective: This paper reports findings from a cohort of migrant Japanese women who participated in a study of Australian women's understanding and experience of contraceptives. Method: In-depth, open-ended interviews were conducted between August 2012 and June 2013 in New South Wales. Audiorecorded interviews of seven Japanese women were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. Results: The four prominent themes were the condom and withdrawal methods, varying attitudes to contraceptive practices, discussing contraception and sexual issues with general practitioners (GPs), and the unspoken topic of sexually transmissible infections (STIs). Discussion: Japanese migrants tend to choose the condom and withdrawal methods, which they perceive to be 'standard practice' in Japan. A greater understanding by Australian GPs of Japanese women's attitudes to contraception and sexual health issues could enhance the sexual health of Japanese women.

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Index Keywords

oral contraceptive agent Australia human middle aged condom Condoms ethnology qualitative research sexually transmitted disease Sexually Transmitted Diseases Humans psychology Adolescent Japan female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice standards adult Reproductive Health contraceptive behavior Contraception Behavior attitude to health Contraceptives, Oral, Combined
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ISSN: 03008495
Original Language: English