Title:
Factors Influencing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Including HIV Among Internal Female Migrants in Vietnam : A Literature Review
Authors:
Linh, Dang Thi Hong
Year:
2015
PAGE:
viii, 50
Language:
En
Subject:
Governance & HIV and AIDS
Keywords:
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), HIV, Sexual and Reproductive Health, (Internal) Female Migrants, Vietnam
Abstract:
Background: STIs/HIV are public health problems in the world and Vietnam. Existing studies show that female migrants are vulnerable on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), particularly STIs/HIV. Objectives: To analyse factors influencing STIs/HIV and programs/interventions in order to make recommendations to reduce STIs/HIV among internal female migrants in Vietnam. Methods: This thesis used literature review method and Social Ecological Model was used as a key conceptual framework for analysing. Findings: Female migrants are at risks of getting STIs/HIV and these infections are influenced by five levels of factors. Intrapersonal factors include misconceptions towards STIs/HIV, low utilization of condoms among this group. Interpersonal factors comprise poor communication with sexual partners, peer-influence on seeking health services. Organizational factors contain barriers in accessibility, affordability and acceptability of health services among female migrants. Community factors include traditional values towards STIs/HIV, gender inequality. There is no separate policy on SRH for (female) migrants. Most interventions on SRH for female migrants were small-scale, unsustainable while programs for female sex workers only focus on HIV and ignored other STIs. Conclusions: This thesis highlights some determinants of STIs/HIV among female migrants: 1) Lack of national data on STIs/HIV among female migrants; 2) Lack of a separate policy on SRH for (female) migrants; 3) Stigma towards STIs/HIV; 4) Unsustainable interventions; 5) Inadequate health system in destination areas. Recommendations: There should be a coordinating organization/committee for migrants and interventions on SRH for them should introduce a participatory approach. Reporting system and research on STIs/HIV among female migrants should be conducted.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Department:
Development, Policy and Practice
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Southeast Asia
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2015 Linh
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
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