Family Planning for Refugees in Camps in Tanzania

Knowledge and practice about family planning methods in Burundi or eastern DRC or in camps hosting refugees from these areas

From:
Department for International Development
Published
4 March 2019
Country:
Tanzania
Document Type:
Thematic Summary
Theme:
Health, Humanitarian Disasters and Emergencies
Authors:
Millington K.A.

Abstract

This report examines what evidence exists regarding:

  • social, cultural and traditional factors that act as a barrier and hinders access to reproductive rights / family planning, among the Burundian and Congolese refugees in refugee camps in East Africa.

  • current knowledge and practice about family planning methods either in Burundi or eastern DRC or in camps hosting refugees from these areas

K4D helpdesk reports provide summaries of current research, evidence and lessons learned. This report was commissioned by the UK Department for International Development.

Citation

Millington K.A. (2019). Family planning for Refugees in Camps in Tanzania. K4D Helpdesk Report. Brighton, UK: Institute of Development Studies

Family Planning for Refugees in Camps in Tanzania

Published 4 March 2019
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