Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Emergency Communities. A survey on the Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, South Western Uganda

Abstract Introduction Even thought, a lot of funding has been injected in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), sadly, the area is still poorly addressed and unfulfilled. For the case of Kyaka II Refugee, little or no research is available on SRHR. Purpose This survey sought to find out the prevailing status of SRHR services, in the Kyaka II refugee settlement. Methods Using stratified sampling, primary data was collected from 117, females aged 12 to 60 years. 13 respondents were randomly picked from each of the 9 zones of the settlement. Findings The study found out low (20%) prevalence of; Sexual Health, Sexual Rights, Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights, in the refugee settlement. Value/ Recommendation This study is valuable to funders, policymakers and organizations responding to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in refugee communities. Therefore, more funding allocation, in the areas of SRHR in the settlement, is recommended by the study.