Introduction: Immigrant women have specific characteristics from the health point of view, due to their origin, cultural differences and social status, which can affect their health consultations. The gynaecological field and reproductive health are areas of frequent consultation by this population group. Objectives: To describe the gynaecological disorders for which immigrant women consult, and to define possible risk factors. Material and methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted on gynaecological health consultations by women of immigrant origin seen in the primary care clinic. A comparative study was performed with a sample of women of Spanish origin. Results: The majority of the immigrant patients in the study were of Maghrebi origin. The most common health consultation was vaginitis of infectious origin. Up to 19% were multiparous (3 or more pregnancies) and these 2 processes were significantly greater than in the group of women of national origin in whom the sample was compared. Conclusions: Immigrant women have a high parity, in general, and have more gynaecological infections. These factors can cause greater vulnerability in this group. © 2019 Elsevier España, S.L.U.

Gynaecological diseases in immigrants Reproductive health in immigrant women Social and cultural factors in health

descriptive research controlled study female comparative study immigrant risk factor multipara parity primary medical care consultation gynecologic disease population gynecologic infection Article human cross-sectional study vaginitis