Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Mbanya, Vivian N."
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Access to Norwegian healthcare system - challenges for sub-Saharan African immigrants
Mbanya, Vivian N.; Terragni, Laura; Gele, Abdi; Diaz, Esperanza; Kumar, Bernadette. N (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-08-14)Background: Immigrants face barriers in accessing healthcare services in high-income countries. Inequalities in health and access to healthcare services among immigrants have been previously investigated. However, little ... -
Barriers to access to the Norwegian healthcare system among sub-Saharan African immigrant women exposed to female genital cutting
Mbanya, Vivian N.; Terragni, Laura; Gele, Abdi; Diaz, Esperanza; Kumar, Bernadette. N (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-18)Introduction Millions of women and girls have been exposed to female genital cutting (FGC). The practice of FGC extends beyond countries in Africa and Asia in which it is traditionally practiced. Women living with FGC in ... -
Health care-seeking patterns for female genital mutilation/cutting among young Somalis in Norway
Mbanya, Vivian N.; Gele, Abdi Ali; Diaz, Esperanza; Kumar, Bernadette. N (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-04-18)Background: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a great concern, considering all the potential health implications. Use of health care services related to FGM/C by women who have been subjected to FGM/C in Norway ...