Barriers to contraceptive use in humanitarian settings: Experiences of South Sudanese refugee women living in Adjumani district, Uganda; an exploratory qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Contraceptive use can be lifesaving, empowering and cost-effective for women and girls. Access to contraception is still challenging to female refugees due to several barriers including language, low educational level, lack of information, influence by family members, limited income, cultural and religious norms. This study explored barriers to contraceptive use among South Sudanese refugee women living in Adjumani district, Uganda.

Methods

An exploratory study design using qualitative methods were employed involving women of reproductive age (15-49 years). Purposive sampling was used to select participants for Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and In-depth Interviews (IDIs) from three settlements in Adjumani district. We conducted four FGDs, each consisting of 8 p

SUBMITTER: Achola R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10906906 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature