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April 27, 2026Conflict and Health0 citationsOpen Access

Unplanned pregnancy and contraceptive use in humanitarian settings: the case of Syrian refugee women in Lebanon

SKSamar KaroutHKHani M. J. KhojahTMTareq L. Mukattash

Key Points

  • This research aims to identify the prevalence of unplanned pregnancies and the barriers to contraceptive use among Syrian refugee women in Lebanon.
  • Analyzed data on the prevalence of unplanned pregnancies and contraceptive use among Syrian refugee women.
  • Examined cultural, informational, and systemic barriers to accessing modern contraceptive methods.
  • Considered the role of education and engagement in family planning initiatives.
  • Reported a 44.5% prevalence rate of unplanned pregnancies among the population studied.
  • Found that 33.2% of women relied on traditional contraceptive methods.
  • Identified significant barriers in accessing modern contraceptive methods, affecting reproductive autonomy.

Abstract

The high prevalence of unplanned pregnancy (44.5%) and reliance on traditional methods (33.2%) highlight critical gaps in reproductive healthcare. For women with an unmet need for contraception, cultural, informational, and systemic barriers hinder access to modern methods. Improving education, engaging men in FP initiatives, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, and enhancing access to affordable contraceptive methods are essential for advancing reproductive autonomy and health in this vulnerable population.

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Karout et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eefc6dfede9185760d3727https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-026-00792-3
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