Table 3 Categories emerging from semi-structured interviews

1. The migration process

a. Traumatic experience

b. Discrimination

c. Work history

d. Future perspectives

2. Sexuality

a. Beliefs and behaviors regarding sexuality

b. Social control of sexuality

c. Evolution of sexual customs and gender differences

3. Reproduction

a. Beliefs and behaviors regarding contraception

b. Abortion

c. Beliefs and behaviors regarding pregnancy, delivery and the post-partum period