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September 5, 2025International Journal for Equity in HealthOpen Access

Redefining intimacy: a qualitative study on sexual function experiences and perspectives among migrant and refugee women in South Australia

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NMNegin MirzaeiJAJodie AveryMBMumtaz Begum

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals cultural norms and healthcare access impact sexual health for migrant women, suggesting urgent need for sensitive services.

Key Points

  • Participants reported that cultural norms and migration-related stressors significantly shaped their sexual experiences.
  • With 20 migrant women interviewed, findings suggest that sociocultural expectations and communication barriers hinder sexual health.
  • Using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, the study explored sexual function perspectives among diverse migrant women.
  • Findings underscore the importance of culturally sensitive healthcare services to improve sexual well-being for migrant populations.

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Mirzaei et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23922b210217d6477a278https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-025-02614-z
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