ArticleJournal of immigrant and minority health2018
The Who, What, Why and When of Gynaecological Referrals for Refugee Women.
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- Sexual and reproductive health needs of refugee women on Lesbos, Greece: a participatory cross-sectional study.BMJ global health · 2026Article
- Characteristics Related to Choice of Obstetrician-Gynecologist among Women of Ethiopian Descent in Israel.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
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Abstract
Refugees have health needs relating to unstable living situations and poor access to care. We examined the nature of health problems requiring gynaecological referrals for refugee women in Toronto. A retrospective cohort design was used to examine gynaecologic referrals of women at a refugee clinic between December, 2011 and June, 2016. The primary outcome measure was the indications for gynaecological referral. 125 out of 1040 women received a gynaecologic referral for 131 unique concerns. The most common referrals were for abnormal uterine bleeding and cervical dysplasia. Fibroids were prevalent amongst African patients, while referrals for LARCs/sterilization were absent from Middle Eastern patients. 26% of patients referred had a sexual violence history. Refugee women exhibit gynaecologic needs similar to the broader population. Needs vary by geographic origins. As global conflicts shift, so too will this population's needs. High rates of sexual violence history reflect the need for further understanding and intervention.
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