Sarah A Smith1. 1. University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA. sasmith6@mail.usf.edu
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Recent evidence of negative sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes for Micronesian migrants warrants a review of what is currently known about Micronesian SRH beliefs, customs, behaviors, outcomes, and access to SRH services. METHODS: A systematic literature review employing the matrix method was conducted using the same key terms for 8 databases. Peer-reviewed articles published between 1990 and 2010 were abstracted for several key components, including topics, methodology, and other important elements necessary to assess major findings, strengths, and weaknesses. RESULTS: Thirty-two articles matched the inclusion criteria for review. Of these articles, the major research of interest was behavior relating to sexual risk behavior, pregnancy, health care seeking, and HIV/AIDS for various populations throughout Micronesia. Study populations ranged from pregnant women seeking prenatal care to students in high school. CONCLUSION: No cohesive body of SRH literature exists for one topic or one community within Micronesia to date.
INTRODUCTION: Recent evidence of negative sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes for Micronesian migrants warrants a review of what is currently known about Micronesian SRH beliefs, customs, behaviors, outcomes, and access to SRH services. METHODS: A systematic literature review employing the matrix method was conducted using the same key terms for 8 databases. Peer-reviewed articles published between 1990 and 2010 were abstracted for several key components, including topics, methodology, and other important elements necessary to assess major findings, strengths, and weaknesses. RESULTS: Thirty-two articles matched the inclusion criteria for review. Of these articles, the major research of interest was behavior relating to sexual risk behavior, pregnancy, health care seeking, and HIV/AIDS for various populations throughout Micronesia. Study populations ranged from pregnant women seeking prenatal care to students in high school. CONCLUSION: No cohesive body of SRH literature exists for one topic or one community within Micronesia to date.
Authors: Komal S Soin; Kathryn Beldowski; Elizabeth Bates; Kristine Pamela Garcia; Sapna Naik; Ellen Plumb; Rickie Brawer; Abbie Santana; Marc Altshuler Journal: Hawaii J Health Soc Welf Date: 2020-06-01