Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of refugee women in Lebanon towards contraception use and family planning: insights from vulnerable populations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Syrian refugee women in Lebanon face significant barriers to accessing family planning (FP) due to cultural norms, financial constraints, and disrupted healthcare systems.

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to FP and contraception among these women.

Methods

A survey of 790 married Syrian refugee women (aged 18-50) was conducted between November 2023 and March 2024 across four Lebanese governorates. Participants were selected through stratified cluster sampling with household-level convenience sampling. Data on knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding FP and contraception were collected through structured face-to-face interviews.

Results

The mean age of participants was 31.86 ± 8.09 years, with m

SUBMITTER: Karout S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12709709 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature