| Study Title: |
Contraception Choices of Refugee Women in Philadelphia: A Retrospective and Observational Study Examining Barriers, Beliefs, and Practices
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| Study Aims: |
1. Determine contraception rates at JFMA from 2007-2012 for Bhutanese, Burmese and Iraqi women. 2. Look at rates of short and long terms methods. 3. Observational portion – learn about cultural beliefs, barriers, and practices surrounding family planning in these women through focus groups.
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| Study Methods: |
Retrospective review and qualitative focus groups
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| Focus: |
Women’s Health
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| Community: |
Bhutanese, Burmese, Iraqi. Bhutanes, burmese, iraqi women >18yo
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| Timeline: |
March 2013 – present
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| Researchers: |
Komal Soin, MD. Kristine Garcia, MD. Kathryn Beldowski, MD. Marc Altshuler, MD
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| Contact: |
Komal.soin@gmail.com
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| Affiliation: |
Jefferson Family Medicine Department
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