Extreme weather events and refugee youths’ experiences of physical health in a Ugandan humanitarian setting: Qualitative insights
Date
2025
Authors
Logie, Carmen H.
Leggett, Rachel
Sivan, Ofir
Mackenzie, Frannie
Okumu, Moses
Loutet, Miranda
Lukone, Simon Odong
Kisubi, Nelson
Gittings, Lesley
Otika, Lawrence
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
Abstract
Refugee settlements globally experience increased exposure to extreme weather events (EWE) compared with host national settings; however, refugee youth climate-related health experiences in humanitarian settings are understudied. We explored the lived experiences of climate change and EWE related to physical health among refugee youth aged 16–24 in a Ugandan refugee settlement.
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Keywords
Uganda, youth, refugee, flooding, drought, physical health, water and sanitation hygiene, food insecurity, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Aspiration Research Cluster
Citation
Logie, C. H., Leggett, R., Sivan, O., MacKenzie, F., Okumu, M., Loutet, M., Lukone, S. O., Kisubi, N., Gittings, L., Otika, L., Lukwago, M., Dorea, C., Hystad, P. & Kyambadde, P. (2025). Extreme weather events and refugee youths’ experiences of physical health in a Ugandan humanitarian setting: qualitative insights. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2025.2549033