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June 28, 2026Reproductive HealthOpen Access

Reproductive health care experiences and rights of displaced Afghan women, and intersecting factors influencing outcomes: a scoping review

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Scoping review highlights challenges in reproductive health care for displaced Afghan women, suggesting cultural solutions.

This review aims to explore the reproductive health experiences and rights of displaced Afghan women while identifying factors influencing outcomes.
Conducted a scoping review of studies from Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, and Global Health databases from 2000-2024.
Included 42 studies addressing reproductive health issues among externally displaced Afghan women.
Used thematic synthesis with an inductive approach for data analysis and reporting.
Reproductive health issues varied across settings, focusing on family planning and maternal/neonatal outcomes.
Worse reproductive outcomes were observed in humanitarian settings compared to resettlement countries.
Identified barriers included cultural norms, finances, legal status, and communication with health care professionals.

Eghrari et al. (2026) studied this question.

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