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    Hinder och begränsningar för flyktingkvinnor i Sverige att uppnå sexuell och reproduktiv hälsa och rättigheter (SRHR): En kvalitativ undersökning om flyktingkvinnors barriärer till SRHR-vård
    (2020-07-01) Lazaroo, Nadia; University of Gothenburg/School of Global Studies; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier
    Health is a universal human right which includes ones sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). It is covered in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals as a vital part for women’s health, yet for many women these rights are not followed through. This is highlighted as a result of gender inequality. Even in a high income and an industrialized country as Sweden, the healthcare is not equal. Refugee women struggle to obtain the same rights within SRHR as the rest of the citizens. Therefore, many refugee women rely on non-profit organizations to receive the healthcare they need. The purpose of this study is to analyze the barriers refugee women have when seeking SRHR related care and treatment in Sweden. This has been done through a qualitative study by interviewing informants who work closely with refugee women’s SRHR. Using social science theories, and in particular feminist theories, suitable concepts have helped analyzing the reasons for refugee women’s situation and the barriers they face, through the informants’ responses. The result show that internal and structural barriers discourage refugee women to seek help for SRHR related care and treatment. This includes self-shame, limited knowledge, financial difficulties and cultural misunderstandings. Moreover, the thesis indicates that the issue must be understood in a gendered and intersectional context as refugee women engagement in healthcare is impacted negatively due to societies patriarchal structures and racism. To promote a better healthcare for this vulnerable group, caregivers need information and training about refugee women’s complex situation. Furthermore, Sweden needs to inform the women about their rights as a lack of knowledge surrounding their rights in the state is high among refugee women.
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    Rätt till hälsa efter sexuellt våld: En kvalitativ undersökning om unga kvinnor med migrantbakgrund och deras erfarenheter
    (2022-08-24) Lazaroo, Nadia; University of Gothenburg/School of Global Studies; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier
    Health is a universal human right, and in contrast sexual violence is a human rights violation, which affects millions of women globally. Thus, numerous United Nation conventions condemns sexual violence and demands that states provide sufficient health care for victims, as the violation uphold gender inequality in societies and has a negative impact on women’s health. Even in an industrialized and high-income country as Sweden, the healthcare services are not equal, as intersectional factors such as gender, age, migratory background, and ethnicity play a part in which barriers one encounters when seeking care. Therefore, the purpose of this thesis is to analyze which barriers and difficulties young women with migratory background in Sweden experience when seeking healthcare after sexual violence, including their rights. The thesis uses a qualitative approach by interviewing both victims of sexual assault and professionals who works with victims. The empirical material is analyzed through suitable concepts, which are based on feminist, phenomenological and anthropological theories. The result illustrates numerous challenges to obtain the right to health after sexual violence. This includes fears of experiencing prejudice, sexism, and racism, which limits the women’s view of rights and agency, as well as the quality of care they receive, due to structural violence, structural discrimination, and secondary victimization. This, in turn, may lead to self-shame, stigma, and cultural misunderstandings. Interviews with the professionals who work with victims of sexual violence indicates that the Swedish society contributes to structuring a healthcare system where victims with other cultural background than the normative, tends to be blamed for the crime. This results in less-than-ideal care for those who are not the so-called “perfect victim”. Another barrier is a lack of knowledge, which is prevalent among both the victims as well as caregivers. Therefore, the thesis argues for caregivers to receive training in cultural competence and a transcultural perspective, to provide a better suited care and to inform the victims about their rights. Most important, with a more holistic view of healthcare and rights, the women would be better understood and able to feel comfortable to talk about their issues and their needs, and to be seen for who they are – regardless of their cultural background. As the victims may face issues and problems regarding their family’s reaction to the sexual violence, caregivers are in a unique position to ensure victims right to health.