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Use of Modern Contraceptive Methods
among Migrant Women Living in Slovenia
Igor Karnjuš
University of Primorska, Slovenia
igor.karnjus@fvz.upr.si
Mirko Prosen
University of Primorska, Slovenia
mirko.prosen@fvz.upr.si
Urška Bogataj
University of Primorska, Slovenia
urska.bogataj@fvz.upr.si
Doroteja Rebec
University of Primorska, Slovenia
doroteja.rebec@fvz.upr.si
Sabina Ličen
University of Primorska, Slovenia
sabina.licen@fvz.upr.si
The use of modern contraceptives by immigrants may be constrained by vari-
ous factors such as poor language skills, socio-economic background, and in-
adequate knowledge. Limited evidence is available on the factors associated
with the use of modern contraceptive methods by migrant women in Slove-
nia. The study included 52 migrants who were treated in a maternity hospi-
tal in Slovenia between March and September 2018. Data were collected us-
ing a questionnaire that contained items related to sexual and reproductive
health. Bivariate analysis (Spearman’s correlation coefficient and Chi square)
was used to examine the association between independent variables and the
use of contraceptive methods. The study highlights that two main factors af-
fect contraception use: (a) Migrant women with better knowledge of modern
contraceptive methods were more likely to use them (r = 0.69; p < 0.05); (b) If
the partner/husband has a positive attitude to the use of modern contracep-
tives, there is a greater probability migrant women will use them (χ2 = 14.465;
p = 0.001). Based on the results, sexual and reproductive health education for
migrant women and men, particularly on the use of modern contraception, is
needed.
Introduction
Migration has always been a major cause of population change. People mi-
grate from low-income countries to high-income ones for better jobs and
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among Migrant Women Living in Slovenia
Igor Karnjuš
University of Primorska, Slovenia
igor.karnjus@fvz.upr.si
Mirko Prosen
University of Primorska, Slovenia
mirko.prosen@fvz.upr.si
Urška Bogataj
University of Primorska, Slovenia
urska.bogataj@fvz.upr.si
Doroteja Rebec
University of Primorska, Slovenia
doroteja.rebec@fvz.upr.si
Sabina Ličen
University of Primorska, Slovenia
sabina.licen@fvz.upr.si
The use of modern contraceptives by immigrants may be constrained by vari-
ous factors such as poor language skills, socio-economic background, and in-
adequate knowledge. Limited evidence is available on the factors associated
with the use of modern contraceptive methods by migrant women in Slove-
nia. The study included 52 migrants who were treated in a maternity hospi-
tal in Slovenia between March and September 2018. Data were collected us-
ing a questionnaire that contained items related to sexual and reproductive
health. Bivariate analysis (Spearman’s correlation coefficient and Chi square)
was used to examine the association between independent variables and the
use of contraceptive methods. The study highlights that two main factors af-
fect contraception use: (a) Migrant women with better knowledge of modern
contraceptive methods were more likely to use them (r = 0.69; p < 0.05); (b) If
the partner/husband has a positive attitude to the use of modern contracep-
tives, there is a greater probability migrant women will use them (χ2 = 14.465;
p = 0.001). Based on the results, sexual and reproductive health education for
migrant women and men, particularly on the use of modern contraception, is
needed.
Introduction
Migration has always been a major cause of population change. People mi-
grate from low-income countries to high-income ones for better jobs and
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