Attitudes towards infertility: perspectives from the African diaspora in Poland
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This article examines the perspectives of Africans living in Poland on infertility and associated cultural stigmatisation. By situating the discussion within the broader context of African cultural frameworks and the sociocultural dynamics of contemporary Poland, the study investigates how members of this community reconcile their cultural identities with their lived experiences in a European setting. Supported by a review of the literature on gender roles, childbearing and reproductive health issues on the African continent, this study provided insight into the small and diverse African diaspora in Poland. Using in-depth interviews with participants from various African countries, the research explores gender roles, societal pressures, and the impact of stigmatisation on reproductive health perceptions. It also addresses participants' connections to their countries of origin, and their attitudes towards the adoption and the use of reproductive technologies.
Source: Culture Health & Sexuality
Authors: Jakub Kościółek, Elżbieta Binczycka-Gacek, Jadwiga Romanowska, Marcelina Cieślik, Jan Targowski
Institution: Jagiellonian University
Language: English
Subfield: Reproductive Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405798915