Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Terragni, Laura"
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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 ... -
Cervical cancer screening among immigrantwomen in Norway- The healthcare providers’perspectives
Møen, Kathy Ainul; Terragni, Laura; Kumar, Bernadette. N; Diaz, Esperanza (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Objective: To explore health care providers’ (HCPs) experiences regarding cervical cancer screening (CCS) among immigrant women, their strategies to facilitate these consultations and their need for further information. ...