Mapping the evidence on factors influencing postpartum contraception among sub-Saharan African immigrant and refugee women in the United States: a scoping review
Culturally responsive, equity-focused policies are essential to meet the postpartum contraceptive needs of sub-Saharan African immigrant and refugee women. Expanding Medicaid coverage, training providers in cultural competency, and engaging community leaders can improve access and trust.
Authors
- Comfort Z. Olorunsaiye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4725-0448)
- Hannah M. Degge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3156-9964)
- Sanni Yaya
- Augustus Osborne
Institutions
- University of Nottingham (GB)
- The George Institute for Global Health (GB)
- Njala University (SL)
- Queen's Medical Centre (GB)
- Wake Forest University (US)
- Arcadia University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Reproductive Health
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-026-02284-2
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00