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Refugee women’s and providers’ perceptions of person-centered maternity care: a qualitative study in two refugee camps in Chad
BackgroundGlobally, mistreatment of women during labor and delivery is a common human rights violation. Person-centered maternity care (PCMC), a...
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Period poverty, reuse needs, and depressive symptoms among refugee menstruators in Jordan’s camps: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundPeriod poverty is a significant issue that impacts the physical and psychological well-being of menstruators worldwide which can further...
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Prevalence of tuberculosis and associated factors among presumptive TB refugees residing in refugee camps in Ethiopia
BackgroundTuberculosis (TB) causes significant morbidity and mortality in refugee populations. Although Ethiopia is the third largest refugee-hosting...
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Factors affecting the quality of working life among nurses caring for Syrian refugee camps in Jordan
ObjectivesThe global refugee crisis, exacerbated by the Syrian war, has placed tremendous strain on Jordan’s healthcare system and infrastructure,...
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The hidden burden of dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls in Palestine refugee camps: a focus on well-being and academic performance
BackgroundDysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) is a condition that may have a profound effect on adolescent girls’ health status and well-being. It...
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"I don't want my marriage to end": a qualitative investigation of the sociocultural factors influencing contraceptive use among married Rohingya women residing in refugee camps in Bangladesh
BackgroundThe timely provision of comprehensive contraceptive services to Rohingya women is impeded due to a lack of clarity and understanding of...
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Prevalence of suicidality and associated factors of suicide risk in a representative community sample of families in three East African refugee camps
PurposeTo assess the prevalence of suicidality and associated factors of suicide risk in a sample of Burundian refugee families living in three...
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Social and geographic inequalities in water, sanitation and hygiene access in 21 refugee camps and settlements in Bangladesh, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Zimbabwe
IntroductionMany refugees face challenges accessing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. However, there is limited literature on WASH...
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Family planning knowledge, attitude and practice among Rohingya women living in refugee camps in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundConsidering the high risk of maternal morbidity and mortality, increased risks of unintended pregnancy, and the unmet need for...
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Understanding and Responding to Substance Use and Abuse in the Palestinian Refugee Camps in Lebanon Prior to and During COVID-19 Times
Due to its geographical proximity to the Syrian conflict and the occupied territories, Lebanon has experienced an influx of refugees in recent times....
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Disease burden among refugees in camps on mainland Greece, 2016–2017: a retrospective cross-sectional study
BackgroundDespite the importance of baseline health data for evidence-informed decision-making, these data are rarely available for displaced...
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Nutritional status of refugee children living in temporary settlements in Europe and MENA region: a systematic review and meta-analysis
An estimated 41% of all forcibly displaced people are children [
1 ]. Many of these children may live in refugee camps, under poor conditions, for...
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Infection prevention and control for COVID-19 response in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh: an intra-action review
BackgroundInfection Prevention and Control (IPC) is critical in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and is one of the pillars of the WHO COVID-19...
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Neonatal mortality burden and trends in UNHCR refugee camps, 2006–2017: a retrospective analysis
BackgroundMore than 100 million people were forcibly displaced over the last decade, including millions of refugees displaced across international...
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Prevalence and determinants of self-reported functional status among older adults residing in the largest refugee camp of the world
BackgroundThe older adults of refugee camps might be vulnerable to exhibiting limited functional abilities because of the limited resources available...
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Mental health consequences of long-term stays in refugee camps: preliminary evidence from Moria
BackgroundEver since the implementation of the EU-Turkey deal, most refugees that enter Greece via sea are confined to the island on which they...
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Substance Abuse Amongst Refugee Youth: A Sco** Review
Purpose of ReviewIdentify and map health, economic, and social consequences of substance abuse, especially because the impacts of substance abuse can...
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Refugee women’s health: needs, knowledge, and behaviors of female refugees
BackgroundRefugees entering the USA undergo initial health screening. However, little guidance on preventative medicine is provided. We examined...
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Inclusive education in a refugee camp for children with disabilities: How are school setting and children’s behavioral functioning related?
Many refugee children face challenges accessing education, but refugee children with disabilities are especially vulnerable to exclusion from school...
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Teenage pregnancy matters in refugee setup: early pregnancy among adolescent girls in Kule refugee camp, Gambella, Ethiopia
BackgroundAn estimated 21 million adolescent girls become pregnant with nearly half of these pregnancies being unintended, and more than half end in...
