Satisfaction Level and Mental Status among the Rohingya Refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Introduction

Muslims who live in Myanmar’s Rakhaine state are known as Rohingyas [1]. Since 1978 Sultana N, et al. [2], they have endured years of hunger and neglect. Most recently, in 2017 more than 950,000 people fled from Myanmar [4] and sought safety in Bangladesh’s refugee camps [3, 4, 5]. According to the United Nations, Myanmar’s government is deporting Rohingya citizens from their country [6]. Also, according to Amnesty International, the Rohingya are denied access to their own country [7].

The Rohingya refugees are being housed in bamboo and mud structures with poor ventilation and direct solar exposure [8]. The majority of refugees are currently residing in crowded Cox’s Bazaar regions [4]. The majority of people without access to bathrooms and showers are women. They experience conflict when gathering livelihoods and feel insecure mostly when using the restroom or taking a bath [8, 9]. Conflicting and being forced to move are key factors in their mental illness [10]. The major refugee camps in Cox’s bazar are now home to Rohingya refugees as a result of the inflow [2]. Zaman KT, et al. [5, 8]. It is crucial to comprehend the current situation of the refugees and the stance of the Government of Bangladesh and international communities because they are entirely dependent on UN agencies for their livelihoods [11]. This study, which focuses on the background information provided, aims to comprehend the Rohingya refugees’ current situation in Bangladeshi refugee camps.

Results

complete the questionnaire. The first part of the questionnaire was used to collect demographic information, and the second part was used to evaluate satisfaction and mental status of the representatives. To minimize the possibility of choosing the desired and correct answer by chance, three answering options were provided. The answering options were a) yes, b) no, whereas in which problem you face the options were a) food, b) cloth, c) education d) residence and e) treatment. The mean and standard deviation of the ages are presented within the dataset. Furthermore, for ease of interpretation, frequencies were converted into percentages. The participants’ family attestation identity cards photocopies are kept for validation.

Discussion

The majority of Rohingya people now are living in Burma and are struggling greatly. They are primarily harmed by well-built homes. Those who receive contemporary therapy suffer. Even if the WFP and other NGO/INGO are doing their best to assist them, some are dissatisfied since they require more assistance than they are receiving.

As a result of the abrupt movement of a sizable number of forcibly displaced Rohingya refugees (i.e., 700,000 to more than 950,000) from Myanmar, Rohingya refugees have begun to live in the southern part of Bangladesh, specifically the Upazila of Cox’s Bazar Sadar, Ukhia, and Teknaf of the district of Cox’s Bazar [5, 11]. The Rohingya refugees are housed in improvised settlements that are extremely crowded as a result of cutting natural forest area, plantation land, and mountainous terrain to prevent flooding [10]. In addition, because they are made of materials like plastic sheets, tarpaulin, mud, and bamboos, the temporary shelters are flimsily built, extremely hot, and susceptible to natural disasters that frequently strike coastal areas [8]. Their agony in these tiny shelters is awful as a result. There are five, six, or even eight or nine people living in a room. These community people are very much suffering from accommodation crisis. Sometimes it is difficult to get proper treatment if there is need any major operation or serious disease. They are now trying to adjust themselves in this situation. Some people are unhappy about that they are getting from UN Agencies because the amount they get is very limited. They have a high birth rate. Because of this, each person’s living situation is more limited every year after. Furthermore, the majority of camps lack access to electricity, and all physical structures including roads, houses, and bridges are temporary constructions. Yet, there have been significant changes in the infrastructure that support the provision of lodging options, access to transportation, and communication [12].

Conclusion

Several Rohingya refugees are currently residing in the Vasan Char and Cox’s bazar neighborhoods. They are currently attempting to acclimate to life as a refugee. They are learning how to live in a world with limited access to food, housing, and freedom of movement. Nearly all Rohingya refugees wish to return to Myanmar, where they first fled. Their fate has not changed in five years. They don’t have a proper place to live or receive sufficient care, and they are coping with emotional trauma here. They reside in an unclean atmosphere. That is why, despite UN agencies’ best efforts, their nutritional and medical conditions are not getting any better.