Sexual Health Knowledge and Needs

Meldrum, Rebecca; Liamputtong, Pranee; Wollersheim, Dennis

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“…36,37 The two qualitative studies were of good quality, with a clear statement of the aims of the research, for which a qualitative methodology was appropriate. 38,39 The results section for included qualitative studies was mostly well discussed and supported with relevant quotations and included appropriate implications for policy, practice and recommendations for new research.…”

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“…Knowledge, myths and misconceptions about STIs and HIV Awareness of STI and HIV Seventeen studies looked at participants' knowledge about STIs, [22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38] with nine specifically focused on HIV/AIDS. 22,[25][26][27]29,[33][34][35]37 A significant proportion of women studied had never heard of HIV/AIDS and many other STIs.…”

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“…Other STIs like chlamydia and human papilloma virus were less recognised. 28,30,32,38 "I only know of HIV. I would assume it is transmitted through bodily fluids.…”

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“…I was never taught about them." (Australia) 38 Knowledge about STI signs and symptoms Generally, Muslim women had poor knowledge regarding signs and symptoms of STIs, in addition to many misconceptions. Women in nine studies believed that you could identify an HIV-infected individual just by looking at them.…”

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Sexually transmitted infection knowledge and attitudes among Muslim women worldwide: a systematic review

Alomair

Alageel

Davies

et al. 2020

Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters

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Extramarital sexual relations are forbidden in Islam, and sexual health information is not readily available in Islamic communities, especially for women. This review aimed to explore sexually transmitted infection (STI) knowledge and attitudes among Muslim women worldwide. A systematic review was conducted on seven electronic databases. We included qualitative and quantitative studies of female Muslim participants of reproductive age, focusing on STI knowledge and attitudes. A narrative synthesis approach was used with thematic analysis methods. Eighteen studies conducted in 13 countries were included. Three main themes were identified: poor knowledge and misconceptions; sources of sexual health information and information needs; and cultural influences on STI knowledge and attitudes. Generally, Muslim women had poor knowledge regarding STI signs and symptoms, prevention, diagnosis and treatment, in addition to many misconceptions. Negative attitudes towards people infected with HIV/AIDS were common, and attitudes were highly influenced by misconceptions and insufficient knowledge. Infected women tended to be subjected to more blame and judgement compared to men. While the review summarises knowledge and attitudes of Muslim women worldwide, we excluded studies that did not clearly state that the study participants were Muslim women, hence many countries with Muslim populations are not represented in this review. Negative attitudes towards STIs make it harder for women to access sexual health information, STI prevention and treatment. This review highlights the need for culturally sensitive sexual health education for Muslim women. Future sex education interventions would benefit from considering the wider personal and external barriers.

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“…Other STIs like chlamydia and human papilloma virus were less recognised. 28,30,32,38 "I only know of HIV. I would assume it is transmitted through bodily fluids.…”

Section: Quality Appraisalmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Sexually transmitted infection knowledge and attitudes among Muslim women worldwide: a systematic review

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Alageel

Davies

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Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters

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“…Toisaalta 20-24vuotiaiden raskaudenkeskeytysluvuissa ei ole juuri tapah tunut muutosta. Nuorten tietämys seksitaudeil ta suojautumisesta on heikkoa eikä esimerkiksi klamydiatartuntojen määrässä ole tapahtunut merkittäviä muutoksia viimeisten viiden vuoden aikana (46). Koulussa saatavasta terveystiedon opetuksesta huolimatta nuorten tietämys ras kaaksi tulemisesta ja ehkäisystä ei ole edelleen kään riittävällä tasolla, nuorten tiedot seksuaa literveydestä ovat heikentyneet ja tietämyksen tasossa on selvä ero lukiossa ja ammatillisissa oppilaitoksissa opiskelevien kesken (7).…”

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Ulkomaalaistaustaisten nuorten seksuaali- ja lisääntymisterveystietämys Kouluterveyskyselyssä 2015

Klemetti¹,

Seppänen²,

Matikka³

et al. 2017

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Seksuaali- ja lisääntymisterveys (SELI-terveys) on keskeinen osa hyvinvointia ja terveyttä. Ulkomaalaistaustaisten nuorten tietotason ja erityistarpeiden tunteminen on edellytys SELI-terveyden edistämiselle ja palvelujen toteuttamiselle tasa-arvoisesti riippumatta asiakkaan kulttuuritaustasta tai kielestä. Tämän tutkimuksen tarkoituksena on selvittää ulkomaalaistaustaisten nuorten SELI-terveystietämyksen tasoa ja verrata sitä suomalaistaustaisten nuorten tietämykseen sekä tarkastella vastaajien taustatekijöiden yhteyttä SELI-terveystietämykseen. Tutkimusaineistona on valtakunnallinen vuonna 2015 toteutettu peruskoulun (12–19-vuotiaat), lukion (14–20-vuotiaat) ja ammatillisten oppilaitosten opiskelijoille (14–20-vuotiaat) suunnattu Kouluterveyskysely (N=120 400 ). Kyselyn kaksitoista väittämää SELI-terveydestä analysoitiin nuoren ulkomaalaistaustan mukaan. Ulkomaalaistaustaisuus (monikulttuurinen perhe, toisen ja ensimmäisen sukupolven maahanmuuttaja) määriteltiin nuoren oman ja hänen vanhempiensa syntymämaan perusteella. Monikulttuuristen perheiden nuoriin kuuluivat ne nuoret, joiden vanhemmista toinen oli syntynyt Suomessa ja toinen ulkomailla sekä nuoret, jotka olivat itse syntyneet ulkomailla ja joiden vanhemmista toinen oli syntynyt Suomessa ja toisen syntymämaasta puuttui tieto. Nuorista 6,1% tuli monikulttuurisista perheistä, 1,7% oli toisen ja 3,2% ensimmäisen sukupolven maahanmuuttajia ja loput suomalaistaustaisia nuoria. Logistisen regression avulla ulkomaalaistaustaisten nuorten tietämystä verrattiin suomalaistaustaisten nuorten tietämykseen ottaen huomioon sukupuoli, kouluaste ja Suomessa asuttu aika. SELI-terveystietämys vaihteli sukupuolen, kouluasteen sekä ulkomaalaistaustan mukaan. Poikien tietämys oli heikompaa kuin tyttöjen ja ulkomaalaistaustaisten nuorten heikompaa kuin suomalaistaustaisten. Lyhyt Suomessa asuttu aika selitti osittain ulkomaalaistaustaisten nuorten heikompaa SELI-tietämystä. Myös Suomessa koko ikänsä asuneiden toisen sukupolven maahanmuuttajataustaisten nuorten tietämystaso oli suomalaistaustaisia nuoria heikompi. Nuoren ulkomaalaistaustalla oli selkeä yhteys SELI-terveystietämystasoon ja yhteys säilyi eri kouluasteilla. Erinomainen SELI-terveystietämys oli kaikissa, myös suomalaistaustaisten, nuorten ryhmissä heikompaa kuin olisi tavoiteltavaa nuorten terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin edistämiseksi.

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Experiences of health service literacy and access amongst Australian young adults from migrant backgrounds

Raymundo

Smith‐Merry

McNab

2020

Health Prom J of Aust

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Issue addressed We currently know very little about the attitudes of young adult Australians from migrant backgrounds towards health service utilisation. This qualitative study aimed to explore their experiences of accessing health services and identify barriers and facilitators to health service utilisation. Methods Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with young people aged between 18‐24 and living in Greater Western Sydney. Interview questions focused on facilitators and barriers to health service access. NVivo 11 was used to facilitate thematic analysis of the interviews. Results Twenty‐five young adults between 18‐24 years from migrant backgrounds participated. Twenty semi‐structured individual interviews and one group interview with five participants were conducted. Analysis identified themes relating to health literacy, cultural factors and quality of care and showed the importance of families, the education system and service outreach in facilitating access. Conclusions Findings indicate that more effective delivery of health services information in education, positive engagement between service‐providers and service‐users, and age‐appropriate, culturally considerate health promotion strategies are needed to overcome barriers to health services accessibility. So what? The results show the importance of families and communities, the education system and health service outreach in facilitating health service access for young people from migrant backgrounds. The paper highlights the need for more effective health promotion strategies targeting this group, their families and communities. To increase access, health promotion practitioners need to actively reach out to families and young people from migrant backgrounds through education and community‐relevant forums.

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Sexual Health Knowledge and Needs

Cited by 32 publications

References 21 publications

Sexually transmitted infection knowledge and attitudes among Muslim women worldwide: a systematic review

Sexually transmitted infection knowledge and attitudes among Muslim women worldwide: a systematic review

Ulkomaalaistaustaisten nuorten seksuaali- ja lisääntymisterveystietämys Kouluterveyskyselyssä 2015

Experiences of health service literacy and access amongst Australian young adults from migrant backgrounds

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