Understanding fertility behavior of the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals in Bangladesh: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Rohingya- the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN)- are largely characterized by a high total fertility rate (TFR) and a low contraceptive prevalence rate. This study aimed to explore the reasons behind their high fertility behavior by utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior.

Data and method

We adopted a cross-sectional qualitative research approach. Fifteen semi-structured, face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted with the Rohingya husbands, wives, and community leaders (Majhi and Imam/Khatib) living in Camps 1 and 2 of Ukhiya Refugee Camp, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. We analyzed the qualitative data using the thematic analysis approach.

Results

The Muslim-majority FDMN predominantly constructed the fertility outcome as the will and order of

SUBMITTER: Hossain MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10228801 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature