September 10, 2025DisastersOpen Access

Social cohesion, trust, and utilisation of maternal health services among refugee and host community women in Bangladesh and Kenya

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Cross-sectional survey shows high trust and social cohesion among refugees and host women, suggesting improved maternal health service usage.

Increased social cohesion is associated with higher attendance in postnatal care appointments, indicating its importance in maternal health.
Findings revealed that trust levels are high among both refugee and host community women, enhancing service utilisation.
The study involved 649 refugee and 371 host community women in Bangladesh and Kenya, examining maternal health service factors.
Strengthening community bonds could lead to significant improvements in maternal health service usage among refugees.

Lee et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional survey shows high trust and social cohesion among refugees and host women, suggesting improved maternal health service usage.