Perinatal Care for Women from Africa with Refugee Backgrounds: Intersections with Psychological Wellbeing
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2020
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Aldam, Isadora
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People with refugee backgrounds face poorer psychological outcomes than general
populations post-resettlement. Contributing to these outcomes are post-migration challenges
including experiences with healthcare services. These services include perinatal healthcare,
which is essential for many refugee women living in Australia; many of whom are from Africa.
Positive perinatal healthcare experiences are pivotal for ensuring women’s access to ongoing
care and healthy psychological outcomes. However, disparities persist between refugee and
non-refugee populations. This review will critically evaluate the evidence regarding African
refugee women’s psychological wellbeing following experiences with perinatal healthcare
services, and will inform an empirical study in the Australian context.
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School of Psychology
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Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2020
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