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ReviewConflict and health2025

Reproductive health risks of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in humanitarian settings of Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Amare Simegn, Shegaw Zeleke, Worku Necho, Tigabu Munye, Demewoz Kefale, Solomon Demis, Yohannes Tesfahun, Diriba Teshome, Yitayal Ayalew, Amare Kassaw

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Amare SimegnDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia. amaresimegn99@gmail.com.
Shegaw ZelekeDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Worku NechoDepartment of Maternal and Neonatal Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Tigabu MunyeDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Demewoz KefaleDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Solomon DemisDepartment of Maternal and Neonatal Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Yohannes TesfahunDepartment of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Diriba TeshomeDepartment of Anesthesia, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Yitayal AyalewDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Amare KassawDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOver 70% of women and girls face heightened risks of sexual and reproductive health in conflict zones where reproductive health care is often neglected. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the epidemiological evidences of reproductive health risks of internal migrants in Ethiopia.

methodsDifferent data bases (CINHAL, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Scopus, Google scholar and PubMed central) were accessed. Observational Studies conducted in English language were included as per the predetermined inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis of the prevalence of reproductive health risks was determined using a random effects model. PRISMA and Systematic Review Guidelines from the Center for Reviews and Dissemination recommendation were followed in the review. Random effect model with I

resultsWe found 324 studies on the databases searched and only eleven studies with 9976 individuals met the criteria of inclusion. The overall pooled magnitude of reproductive health risks in this study is 45.8% (95% CI: 35.6, 56.1). Nearly half of the studies were conducted in Amhara region. Gender based violence is the most frequently reported reproductive health risk. Premarital sex, early marriage and unmet need for contraceptives, abortion, sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy were reported. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Reproductive health risks among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are frequent in all age groups of women, adolescent girls and boys. However, limited number of primary evidences is found to be the major bottleneck to summarize this review. Therefore, the government, non-governmental organizations and researchers with any responsible stockholders should give an appropriate attention to have precise and tangible data on the burden, extent of the problems and survivor population in need of sexual and reproductive health services.

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EthiopiaHumanitarian settingsInternally displacedReproductive healthRisks

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