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Asian's Conservative Attitudes Toward Sex And Its Impacts On Women's Sexual Practices And Reproductive Health, C Roomruangwong, Cn. Epperson Jul 2012

Asian's Conservative Attitudes Toward Sex And Its Impacts On Women's Sexual Practices And Reproductive Health, C Roomruangwong, Cn. Epperson

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Asians, in general, are more conservative about sexual and reproduction-related issues than individuals from Western countries. These conservative attitudes often lead to reticence to communicate about sexual and reproductive issues, hindering attempts to promote sex education or contraceptive knowledge, which can heighten the risk for sexually transmitted disease, unintended pregnancy, induced abortion, and emotional problems. It is critical for health care providers working with Asian women to understand them within this cultural context in order to provide gynecologic and reproductive care with sensitivity and compassion. Although this issue has been mentioned in some studies conducted in Asia or with Asian …


Pregnancy Rate Among Women Who Pursueoverseas Employment, P. Ekawong, V. Wiwanitkit Oct 2005

Pregnancy Rate Among Women Who Pursueoverseas Employment, P. Ekawong, V. Wiwanitkit

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

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