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This study assessed reproductive health care indicators among refugees and internally displaced persons in southern Belize after Hurricane Mitch in 1998, including HIV/AIDS and STI transmission, family planning and pregnancy-related services, and education knowledge. Gender-based violence occurrence was also measured.","Research Article  \nReproductive Health Education and Services Needs of Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees Following Disaster  \nWayne W. Westhoff, Guillermo E. Lopez, Lauren B. Zapata, Jaime A. Wilke Corvin, Peter Allen, and Robert J. McDermott  \nABSTRACT  \nBackground: Following the occurrence of natural or manmade disaster, relief worker priorities include providing water, food, shelter, and immunizations for displaced persons. Like these essential initiatives, reproductive health education and services must also be incorporated into recovery efforts. Purpose: This study examined reproductive health care indicators, including the key areas of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infection (STI) transmission, family planning and pregnancy-related health services, and selected reproductive health education knowledge among refugees and internally displaced persons residing in southern Belize following Hurricane Mitch’s assault on the region in 1998. In addition, the occurrence of gender-based violence was measured. Methods: Internally displaced persons and refugee men and women were interviewed about prenatal care and delivery services, family planning knowledge and utilization, HIV/AIDS and otherSTI transmission knowledge, and sexual violence. Results: Numerous misconceptions about HIV/AIDS and otherSTIs existed. Most persons had never used any family planning method. Oral contraceptive use declined as length of stay at refugee camps increased. Most women were able to access prenatal services. Violence against women, including sexual violence, was reported. Discussion: Better access to medical services and education about reproductive health issues are needed following disasters. Translation to Health Education Practice: Health educators can contribute to relief efforts. Moreover, other relief workers should be equipped with skills and knowledge to help meet the reproductive health needs of disaster victims.  \nBACKGROUND  \nLife for internally displaced persons (IDPs) following a natural disaster, or for persons in a refugee camp after a manmade calamity, can be filled with uncertainty, fear, chaos, and frequent change. From basic living conditions and environments to decision-making authority, virtually nothing remains the same in the overwhelming setting of camp life. Such times are trying for families as they begin to rebuild homes and social structures and regain a semblance of their former life. With the lack of food and potable water being a reality, the greatest fear for some individuals is being unable to feed and care for their children. Because  \nthere may not be adequate energy, time, or other resources to care for additional children, family planning is an essential service for the care and sustainability of IDPs and refugees worldwide.  \nWhen the immediate threat of a disaster subsides, the first priorities in the emergency phase of recovery tend to include providing safe water, food, and shelter; preventing and controlling communicable diseases and epidemics; and ensuring proper site planning and access to health care. In a typical postdisaster environment, an initial assessment of the population is conducted to determine its urgent needs,1 with water and sanitation usually emerging as key issues for relief  \nWayne W. Westhoff is an assistant professor in the Department of Global Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 33647. Guillermo E. Lopez is a research professor in the Department of Community and Family Health, University of South Florida. At the time of the study, Lauren B. Zapata was a research associate atthe Florida Prevention Research Center, University of South Florida. Jaime A. Wilke Corvin is a research assistant professor in the Department of Global Health, University of South Florida. Peter Allen is director of the Policy and Planning Unit, Ministry of Health, Belmopan, Belize. Robert J. 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