- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Genital Health and Disease
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Global Maternal and Child Health
Public Health Service of Amsterdam
2022
Amsterdam University Medical Centers
2022
Erasmus University Rotterdam
2020
Erasmus MC
2020
Leiden University
2016
Migrants with refugee backgrounds in the Netherlands face significant reproductive health challenges, including higher rates of unintended pregnancies and limited access to contraception. This study explores how post-migration realities affect agency refugees from Afghanistan, Somalia, Eritrea Syria. Utilising a participatory approach, eight peer researchers these communities conducted focus-group discussions 118 in-depth interviews, involving four migrant grassroots organisations two Dutch...
Objectives While the general practitioner (GP) in Netherlands is first point of entry to and gatekeeper healthcare system, no study exists explore experiences women with female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) practice. Therefore, aim this look into FGM/C Dutch Methods Semistructured interviews were held 16 FGM/C. Sampling was purposeful. The interview guide thematic analysis based on Illness Perception Model Kleinman's Explanatory model. Interviews English Dutch. All data anonymized,...
Objectives The aim of the study was (I) to estimate prevalence Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and distribution types FGM/C among migrant girls women in Netherlands, (II) number at risk being cut immediate future. Methods National population-based survey data regarding were applied female migrants Netherlands who migrated from 29 countries with available nationally representative on FGM/C. Results As January 1st 2018, there 95,588 residing originating Our findings suggest that...
Due to migration, the practice female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) has become an issue of concern in high-resource countries such as Netherlands. It was therefore utmost importance explore attitude and intention migrant populations Netherlands towards FGM/C, which may be leveraged promote its elimination. Therefore, aim present study regarding FGM/C.A qualitative design employed using Theory Planned Behaviour (TPB) a framework for analysis. Data were collected focus-group discussions...
Abstract Background Owing to migration, female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) has become a growing concern in host countries which FGM/C is not familiar. There need for reliable estimates of prevalence inform medical and public health policy. We aimed advance methodology estimating the diaspora by determining among women giving birth Netherlands. Methods Two methods were applied estimate birth: (I) direct estimation was performed through nationwide survey all midwifery practices...
Purpose This study is oriented towards getting insight into the perspectives, knowledge and practices among Syrian refugees regarding antibiotic use prescribing in Dutch primary care. Design/methodology/approach A thematic qualitative was carried out using semi-structured interviews with 12 living Netherlands. Data analysis consisted of three steps development themes. Findings Participants were confronted restricted access to antibiotics Netherlands which contrary their experiences Syria....
Background Women with female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) often suffer from physical and psychosexual problems related to FGM/C. As gatekeepers the medical system, GPs are first be consulted about these problems. It is as yet unknown if, what extent, Dutch identify women FGM/C health Aim To investigate how register Design & setting A case–control study of anonymised patient records was performed in Netherlands. Method Medical were checked for information on country origin....
Abstract Background : Antibiotic resistance is an international public health concern. Medical culture influences antibiotic use. Migrants, like Syrian refugees, are confronted with a different care system in their new country and also regarding prescription. The aim of this study to get insight into the perspectives, knowledge practices among refugees use prescribing Dutch primary care. Methods A qualitative using semi-structured interviews 12 living Netherlands was conducted. Results...
INTRODUCTION In order to prevent child abuse, the care for women and girls at risk of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Netherlands has been delegated Youth Health Care Professionals (YHCPs). However, there is considerable evidence about sub-optimal provided by YHCPs. This study aimed explore facilitators barriers providing FGM-related healthcare as perceived METHOD A qualitative was carried out which 15 YHCPs were interviewed. Data analysis consisted three steps oriented towards...
INTRODUCTION In order to prevent child abuse, the care for women and girls at risk of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Netherlands has been delegated Youth Health Care Professionals (YHCPs). However, there is considerable evidence about sub-optimal provided by YHCPs. This study aimed explore aids barriers providing FGM-related healthcare as perceived METHOD A qualitative was carried out which 15 YHCPs were interviewed. Data analysis consisted three steps oriented towards...