PhD project Universal health coverage which is a key to improve the population health, cannot be argued if certain groups of the society are excluded from this coverage.
Migrants generally have lower access to sexual and reproductive healthcare and their social conditions are often limiting their ability to fulfil their right to sexual and reproductive health. But to what extent are migrants’ right to sexual and reproductive health fulfilled in Sweden?
The aim of this project is to explore sexual and reproductive rights among young immigrants in Sweden, assess their access to sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRHC) and examine the differences between immigrants with different socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Young immigrants have more vulnerability in regards to sexual and reproductive health and rights because of reasons related to the migration process and their socioeconomic status in the host countries. This causes higher prevalence of sexual and reproductive health problems among young immigrants and limit their access to sexual and reproductive health and healthcare.
Regardless of this vulnerability, there is limited research examining young immigrant sexual rights and their access to sexual and reproductive health care in Sweden. Research assessing differences between immigrants with various socioeconomic background specifically young men are scarce.
Health equity including equity in health care is a national and international priority. In order to reach health equity it is important to analyse and highlight young immigrants’ sexual rights and to identify the challenges they face in accessing SRHC services.
The aim of this project is to explore sexual and reproductive rights among young immigrants in Sweden, assess their access to SRHC and examine the differences between immigrants with different socioeconomic backgrounds.
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