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Lost in translation: reproductive health care experiences of Somali Bantu women in Hartford, Connecticut.

TitleLost in translation: reproductive health care experiences of Somali Bantu women in Hartford, Connecticut.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsGurnah, Khadija, Kaveh Khoshnood, Elizabeth Bradley, and Christina Yuan
JournalJournal of midwifery & women's health
Volume56
Issue4
Pagination340-6
Date Published2011 Jul-Aug
ISSN1542-2011
KeywordsAdult, Attitude to Health, Communication Barriers, Connecticut, Cultural Characteristics, Female, Focus Groups, Health Services Needs and Demand, Health Status, Humans, Nursing Methodology Research, Socioeconomic Factors, Somalia, Vulnerable Populations, Women's Health, Young Adult
AbstractReproductive health problems are the leading cause of women's morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the United States, officially sponsored refugee women continue to face challenges in accessing reproductive health programs despite having access to health insurance.
DOI10.1111/j.1542-2011.2011.00028.x
Alternate JournalJ Midwifery Womens Health

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