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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Inequalities in Rohingya Camps and Host Communities of Cox’s Bazar: An Intersectional Multilevel Ecological Model Perspective

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services remains inequitable in Rohingya refugee camps and surrounding host communities in Cox’s Bazar, with disparities deeply rooted in intersecting factors such as gender, ethnicity, location, age, and disability. Using a Multilevel Ecological Model framework, this study explores the intersectional dimensions of WASH inequalities, addressing gaps in existing research despite the global focus on the Rohingya refugee crisis. The study identifies critical barriers and enabling factors affecting WASH access by employing a mixed-methods approach ─ including surveys, focus group discussions (FGDs), and key informant interviews (KII). Findings reveal that marginalized groups experience compounded disadvantages, further intensifying their vulnerability and exclusion. The study calls for targeted, inclusive policies and interventions that prioritize the needs of these groups, aiming to mitigate inequalities and foster equitable WASH access for all. Social Science Review, Vol. 41(2), December 2024, pp. 29-56

Source: Social Science Review

DOI: 10.3329/ssr.v41i2.80871

Authors: Umme Busra Fateha Sultana, Md Mokhlesur Rahman

Institution: University of Dhaka

Language: English

Topic: Child Nutrition and Water Access

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Clean water and sanitation, Gender equality, Good health and well-being, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409464157

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