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[Contraception in immigrant women].

C Spycher1, C Sieber

  • 1Familienplanungs- und Beratungsstelle, Universitäts-Frauenklinik, Inselspital Bern.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|October 12, 2001
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Immigrant contraceptive use is unreliable, with high abortion rates possibly linked to cultural factors. Effective transcultural counseling requires accessible services, qualified mediators, and motivated providers.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Sociology
  • Cultural Studies

Context:

  • Immigrant populations exhibit concerning contraceptive behaviors.
  • High abortion rates among immigrants suggest unmet contraceptive needs.
  • Cultural backgrounds and immigration itself may influence contraceptive choices.

Purpose:

  • To explore reasons behind unreliable contraceptive behavior in immigrants.
  • To identify key elements for effective transcultural contraceptive counseling.

Summary:

  • Immigrant contraceptive reliability is questionable due to high abortion rates.
  • Explanations include immigration-related stressors and diverse cultural norms.
  • Successful transcultural counseling necessitates accessible services, trained interpreters, sufficient time, and provider motivation.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the need for culturally sensitive reproductive health services for immigrants.
  • Provides practical recommendations for improving contraceptive counseling across cultures.
  • Aims to reduce unintended pregnancies and abortions in immigrant communities.