October 8, 2025

Borders, bodies, and barriers: Legal vulnerabilities and reproductive health challenges of Afghan women immigrants in the host society of Pakistan.

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Qualitative analysis uncovers barriers to reproductive health services for undocumented Afghan women, highlighting health inequity.

Legal uncertainty and cultural constraints hinder access to healthcare for undocumented Afghan women, limiting their reproductive health choices.
Findings reveal that discriminatory treatment and unsupportive medical staff prevent women from utilizing public healthcare services.
Interviews with Afghan women indicate reliance on informal care providers as a coping strategy, increasing risks for maternal and neonatal health.
The study uses intersectionality theory to examine how overlapping oppressions affect health access and outcomes for marginalized women.

Iqbal et al. (2025) studied this question.

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