Determinants of Contraceptive Use among Rohingya Refugee Couples in Cox's Bazar Refugee Camps

• In Event: 40861 - Section on Sociology of Population Roundtables
  In Refereed Roundtable (60 minute): Table 6: Policy Change, Gender, and Reproductive Health

Abstract

This study investigates the determinants of contraceptive utilization among Rohingya refugee couples in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. This study employs descriptive, bivariate, and logistic regression analyses. The findings reveal significant associations between contraceptive use and socio-demographic factors, media exposure, and contraception awareness. Education among Rohingya women and their husbands, along with specific professions, positively correlates with contraceptive usage. Additionally, exposure to contraceptive messages through radio, NGO initiatives, and discussions with health workers significantly influences contraceptive practices. The study's results highlight the importance of tailored interventions in promoting reproductive health within refugee populations.

Author

• Muhammad Ridwan Mostafa, Wayne State University