292 The extra burden of care on refugee women caring for husbands living with non-communicable diseases in Uganda: an ethnographic study

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Caring for husbands with chronic diseases increases women's workload and responsibilities during displacement.
Refugee women experience heightened burdens from managing hypertension and diabetes in challenging environments.
In-depth interviews highlight the critical role of informal caregivers among refugees in Uganda.
Identifying the specific needs of these women may guide targeted interventions for improved support.

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Ethnographic study reveals additional challenges for refugee women caring for husbands with chronic conditions, indicating need for targeted support.

Whyte et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Ethnographic study reveals additional challenges for refugee women caring for husbands with chronic conditions, indicating need for targeted support.