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Somebody that looks like me’ matters

A qualitative study of black women’s preferences for receiving sexual health services in the USA

Bibliographic Data

ID15098513
AuthorsAshley Townes (0000-0002-5949-1305, Indiana University Bloomington, corresponding author), Lucia Guerra-Reyes (0000-0003-3300-0720, Indiana University Bloomington), Maresa Murray (Indiana University Bloomington), Molly Rosenberg (0000-0001-6679-6791, Indiana University Bloomington), Brittanni N Wright (0000-0003-2051-8205, Indiana University Bloomington), Brittanni Wright, Lauren Long (0000-0002-8120-2418, Indiana University Bloomington), Debby Herbenick (0000-0002-0352-2248, Indiana University Bloomington)
Year2022
Volume24
Issue1
Pages138-152
Publication date2022-01-04
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCulture Health & Sexuality (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1369-1058 • E-ISSN: 1464-5351
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13691058.2020.1818286
PMID32996382
OpenAlexW3090497230
LanguageEN
Citations received14
References cited46

Research dedicated to understanding the sexual experiences of Black women has historically been framed around adverse outcomes. There are limited data that can be used to understand the lived experiences of Black women related to sexual health care. Twenty-five Black women aged 18- 35 from across nine US states were interviewed to gain insight into their experiences and preferences for receiving sexual health services. Three themes were developed from their accounts: individual and structural barriers affect access to and perceived quality of care; service provider race and gender impact sexual health care experiences; and personalised care improves engagement. Findings suggest the need for culturally informed training for sexual health practitioners working with Black women

Black women · Environmental health · Health care · Political science · Population · Qualitative research · Reproductive health · Sociology · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues · Gender Studies · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Contraception

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Citations per year2,8
Citation span2021 - 2026 (6)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 13

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