Reproductive Coercion and Abuse Among Forcibly Displaced Populations Worldwide: Evidence from a Systematic Review

Abstract

Reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA) is a significant public health issue, with high prevalence expected in forcibly displaced populations. Despite its severe health impacts, studies on the extent, determinants, and impacts of RCA in forcibly displaced populations are notably lacking. This systematic review examines forcibly displaced women’s experiences of RCA, its perpetrators, associated factors, and health consequences. We conducted a systematic search across nine databases—Medline, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Embase, Global Health, Scopus, Emcare, and SocIndex—on July 30, 2024, using targeted search terms related to RCA and forcibly displaced populations. We included studies of a..