October 1, 2025Social SciencesOpen Access

“The Medical System Is Not Built for Black Women’s Bodies”: Qualitative Insights from Young Black Women in the Greater Toronto Area on Their Sexual Health Care Needs

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Qualitative analysis reveals barriers in sexual and reproductive health services for ACB women, highlighting cultural needs.

Young ACB women experience systemic barriers in accessing sexual health services related to anti-black racism and colonial narratives.
Findings show that integrating ACB youth in healthcare design is essential for addressing their specific sexual health needs effectively.
The study used focus groups to collect insights from 24 young ACB women in Ontario regarding their reproductive health experiences.
Culturally relevant care is necessary to dismantle the colonial legacies that complicate young ACB women's access to healthcare.

Randhawa et al. (2025) studied this question.

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