Breaking the silence: Addressing sexual health challenges among migrant and refugee women.

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dc.contributor.authorLassi, Z.S.
dc.contributor.authorDamabi, N.M.
dc.contributor.authorBegum, M.
dc.contributor.authorAvery, J.C.
dc.contributor.authorMeherali, S.
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionEditorial
dc.description.abstractThis editorial addresses the critical yet often overlooked issue of sexual health among migrant and refugee women. With nearly half of the world’s 281 million international migrants being women, their unique health challenges demand urgent attention. As a conceptual discussion, this editorial does not present empirical data but rather synthesizes existing literature and expert insights to explore the multifaceted barriers these women face, including financial constraints, language obstacles, cultural taboos, and social exclusion. We examine the complex interplay between acculturation and sexual function, emphasizing how cultural transitions influence sexual well-being. The discussion explores how cultural background shapes sexual attitudes, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive approaches in healthcare delivery. We propose multifaceted solutions, including developing culturally competent healthcare services, implementing targeted education programs, and improving research methodologies. This editorial aims to break the silence surrounding these issues and calls for concerted efforts to address the sexual health needs of migrant and refugee women, ultimately fostering healthier, more equitable societies.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityZohra S. Lassi, Negin Mirzaei Damabi, Mumtaz Begum, Jodie C. Avery, and Salima Meherali
dc.identifier.citationWomen's Health, 2025; 21:1-4
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/17455057251331263
dc.identifier.issn1745-5057
dc.identifier.issn1745-5065
dc.identifier.orcidLassi, Z.S. [0000-0002-5350-6334]
dc.identifier.orcidBegum, M. [0000-0001-6302-3697]
dc.identifier.orcidAvery, J.C. [0000-0002-8857-9162]
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2440/147215
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSAGE Publishing
dc.relation.granthttp://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT2009730
dc.rights© The Author(s) 2025. Creative Commons CC BY: This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) which permits any use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access pages (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage).
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1177/17455057251331263
dc.subjectsexual function; sexual health; migrant; refugee
dc.subject.meshHumans
dc.subject.meshSexual Behavior
dc.subject.meshAcculturation
dc.subject.meshRefugees
dc.subject.meshTransients and Migrants
dc.subject.meshWomen's Health
dc.subject.meshHealth Services Accessibility
dc.subject.meshFemale
dc.subject.meshCulturally Competent Care
dc.subject.meshSexual Health
dc.titleBreaking the silence: Addressing sexual health challenges among migrant and refugee women.
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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