Journal of Global Ethics
Volume 2, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 183-196

Sexual and reproductive health of asylum-seeking and refugee women in europe: Entitlements and access to health services (Article)

Janssens K.* , Bosmans M. , Leye E. , Temmerman M.
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Abstract

Asylum-seeking and refugee women (ASRW) are population groups characterized by diverse social, economic and legal backgrounds as well as diverse needs. Their backgrounds of forced migration have a profound impact on their overall health, including their sexual and reproductive health (SRH). In Europe, the SRH needs of ASRW are usually more pressing than those of the host country population. In the context of refugee health, it is important to distinguish between asylum seekers and statutory refugees, as asylum seekers have distinct needs and often limited rights in their host country. Yet both groups face many barriers in accessing national health services. This article addresses the issue of entitlements to health services for asylum-seeking women in Europe, and highlights the wide range of difficulties of both asylum-seeking and refugee women in accessing (sexual and reproductive) health services. © 2006 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-51249128642&doi=10.1080%2f17449620600948002&partnerID=40&md5=974d3c7d8a1304cc16bdc7fa5c779e95
DOI: 10.1080/17449620600948002
ISSN: 17449626
Cited by: 7
Original Language: English