‘You want to treat all patients the same. . . But it’s important to know where someone is coming from’: a qualitative study of U.S. healthcare providers’ perspectives on culturally relevant sexual and reproductive healthcare for refugee women
Qualitative study reveals barriers to sexual and reproductive health in refugee women, suggesting culturally relevant strategies for healthcare providers.
Key Points
Providers identified cultural barriers to sexual and reproductive healthcare among refugee women, impacting their care experience.
Many healthcare providers reported inadequate training in delivering culturally tailored sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Thematic analysis of interviews with 17 providers revealed multiple strategies to enhance culturally relevant healthcare.
Addressing implicit bias and structural racism may improve trust and care-seeking among refugee women.