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

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.