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The experiences and perceptions of family planning of female Chinese asylum seekers living in the UK
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Verran, Alice, Evans, Sarah, Lin, Daniel J. and Griffiths, Frances (2015) The experiences and perceptions of family planning of female Chinese asylum seekers living in the UK. Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, Volume 41 (Number 2). pp. 122-127. doi:10.1136/jfprhc-2013-100764 ISSN 1471-1893.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jfprhc-2013-100764
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Chinese family planning policy is unique. There is limited sex education and the state is highly influential. This has resulted in extremely wide coverage of contraception with long-acting methods being favoured. The Chinese constitute a large proportion of asylum applicants to the UK. This study examines how their experiences and decisions about family planning in the UK are shaped by their cultural background. METHODS: Data were drawn from 10 semi-structured qualitative interviews with female Chinese asylum seekers recruited through a family planning clinic in the UK. RESULTS: The increased autonomy provided by the UK system was appreciated by the participants. Choice of contraceptive method was influenced by traditional cultural beliefs and values, and the effect of hormonal contraception on menstruation was particularly concerning. Women arrived from China with little knowledge of contraception. Friends from a similar background were the most trusted source of advice. When transitioning from China to the UK unwanted pregnancies had occurred amongst unmarried women who had missed out on sex education while living in China. CONCLUSIONS: Chinese societal and cultural practices continue to influence family planning decisions made within the UK. Culturally competent health strategies are needed to ensure Chinese immigrant women fully benefit from family planning within the UK.
| Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||||
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics |
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| Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences > Social Science & Systems in Health (SSSH) Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School |
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| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Political refugees -- Chinese, Asylum, Right of -- Great Britain, Family planning, Women -- Chinese -- Great Britain | ||||||
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care | ||||||
| Publisher: | Professional, Managerial & Healthcare Publications Ltd. | ||||||
| ISSN: | 1471-1893 | ||||||
| Official Date: | April 2015 | ||||||
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| Volume: | Volume 41 | ||||||
| Number: | Number 2 | ||||||
| Page Range: | pp. 122-127 | ||||||
| DOI: | 10.1136/jfprhc-2013-100764 | ||||||
| Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||||
| Publication Status: | Published | ||||||
| Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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