Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 61, Issue 6, 2017, Pages 791-794

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

Dhar C.P.* , Kaflay D. , Dowshen N. , Miller V.A. , Ginsburg K.R. , Barg F.K. , Yun K.
  • a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
  • b Bhutanese American Organization-Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • c Craig-Dalsimer Division of Adolescent Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, PolicyLab, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • d Craig-Dalsimer Division of Adolescent Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • e Craig-Dalsimer Division of Adolescent Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • f Family Medicine and Community Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, Department of Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • g PolicyLab, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, Division of General Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Abstract

Purpose We explored attitudes and beliefs pertaining to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) among unmarried, female, resettled Bhutanese refugees 16–20 years. Methods Fourteen interviews were analyzed using the constant comparison method, and major themes were identified. Results SRH was stigmatized for unmarried youth, making seeking information about SRH or accessing family planning difficult. There were many misconceptions about access to SRH. Conclusions Universal, culturally, and linguistically appropriate comprehensive SRH education is recommended for female Bhutanese refugee youth. Terminology used should take into account differences in conceptualization of concepts like dating. Educators and health care providers should clearly describe consent and confidentiality laws regarding adolescent SRH services. © 2017 Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine

Author Keywords

Adolescent Refugees family planning services

Index Keywords

refugee sexual behavior single woman human Refugees parental consent health belief controlled study priority journal comparative study Adolescent Health Services ethnology Pennsylvania Bhutan qualitative research knowledge Young Adult Humans Philadelphia psychology Adolescent female Social Stigma sexual health Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Article organization and management sex role adult health care access child health care Reproductive Health family planning Bhutanese attitude to health Health Services Accessibility health care delivery premarital sex
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85029473457&doi=10.1016%2fj.jadohealth.2017.06.011&partnerID=40&md5=fd2952a1572a31813d472164d3212591
DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2017.06.011
ISSN: 1054139X
Cited by: 2
Original Language: English