Abstract
Persecutions against the Rohingya, a Muslim minority group in Myanmar, represent severe human rights violations. In 2017, they fled to the Cox’s Bazar district in Bangladesh. This paper examines the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards older persons and explores community support mechanisms for their well-being. A total of 377 Rohingya refugees were interviewed, and eight experts participated in Key Informant Interviews (KIIs). The majority of elderly individuals (89.92%) reside with family members. It was observed that 87.23% of respondents recognize the wisdom and knowledge of elder persons. Family bonds, socio-cultural, and religious factors play significant roles in ensuring personal care. However, they face numerous vulnerabilities related to insufficient food, unfriendly infrastructure, inadequate healthcare, poor social services, etc. This paper concludes with several recommendations, particularly to strengthen community support for the well-being of elderly Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh.
Presenters
Mohammed Mamun Or RashidFaculty, Media Studies and Journalism, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), Bangladesh
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Social and Cultural Perspectives on Aging
KEYWORDS
Ageing, Community Support, Rohingya Refugees, Vulnerabilities, Well-being
