Views of Male Asylum Seekers in Finland About Sexual Health
Lumba, Deogracias (2018)
Lumba, Deogracias
Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu
2018
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2018120419884
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2018120419884
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The purpose of the current study is to determine on how sexual health of male asylum seekers’ can be promoted and to provide culturally sound recommendations on promoting the sexual health of this vulnerable population.
Migrant population in Europe constitutes a large part of its population. Having said that, meagre is known about migrants’ sexual health and their perceptions about it. Although various research about sexual health accessibilities and sexual health risks amongst migrant population had been published recently, little is provided for adequately addressing sexual health promotion issues. In Finland, a well-reviewed study about migrants most particularly male asylum seekers’ sexual health will generally yield zero results. This study vividly explores male asylum-seekers’ definition of sexual health, the channels they use in searching information about sex and sexuality and the determinants that they view important with regard to sexual health in general.
The main objective of this study was to provide an understanding on how male asylum seekers in Finland views sexual health, its definition and importance to them. Furthermore, this paper aimed to provide an overview of how male asylum seekers in various Finnish reception centers define sexual health, what are the common channels used in getting sexual health-related information and the determinant factors that affect their sexual health after fleeing from their home country and seek asylum to Finland.
The qualitative research method with individual one-on-one interviews as the data collection method incorporating discussion with five participants and transcription of voice recorded data was used in the study. Five individual interviews were involved to ensure consistency and orientation. The results of this study entail that male asylum seekers are at risk of sexual-ill health and their legal status in Finland can be considered as an important determinant of their sexual health. The improved sexual health of asylum seekers cannot be singularly addressed by just occasional lectures about sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases. Rather, a continuous educational drive using different channels in providing sexual information could be beneficial. This research found out that information dissemination and access is greatly important in promoting the sexual health of asylum seekers. The use of multiple channels when providing sexual health and related issues could be employed. Moreover, a culturally-sound system in accessing care and sexual health information should be established in order to promote the sexual health of this vulnerable group. Sexual health promotion activities should be talked upon in a culturally sensitive manner and should consider the identified social sexual health determinants of this study.
Migrant population in Europe constitutes a large part of its population. Having said that, meagre is known about migrants’ sexual health and their perceptions about it. Although various research about sexual health accessibilities and sexual health risks amongst migrant population had been published recently, little is provided for adequately addressing sexual health promotion issues. In Finland, a well-reviewed study about migrants most particularly male asylum seekers’ sexual health will generally yield zero results. This study vividly explores male asylum-seekers’ definition of sexual health, the channels they use in searching information about sex and sexuality and the determinants that they view important with regard to sexual health in general.
The main objective of this study was to provide an understanding on how male asylum seekers in Finland views sexual health, its definition and importance to them. Furthermore, this paper aimed to provide an overview of how male asylum seekers in various Finnish reception centers define sexual health, what are the common channels used in getting sexual health-related information and the determinant factors that affect their sexual health after fleeing from their home country and seek asylum to Finland.
The qualitative research method with individual one-on-one interviews as the data collection method incorporating discussion with five participants and transcription of voice recorded data was used in the study. Five individual interviews were involved to ensure consistency and orientation. The results of this study entail that male asylum seekers are at risk of sexual-ill health and their legal status in Finland can be considered as an important determinant of their sexual health. The improved sexual health of asylum seekers cannot be singularly addressed by just occasional lectures about sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases. Rather, a continuous educational drive using different channels in providing sexual information could be beneficial. This research found out that information dissemination and access is greatly important in promoting the sexual health of asylum seekers. The use of multiple channels when providing sexual health and related issues could be employed. Moreover, a culturally-sound system in accessing care and sexual health information should be established in order to promote the sexual health of this vulnerable group. Sexual health promotion activities should be talked upon in a culturally sensitive manner and should consider the identified social sexual health determinants of this study.