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- Title
Basic Health, Women's Health, and Mental Health Among Internally Displaced Persons in Nyala Province, South Daffur, Sudan.
- Authors
Kim, Glen; Torbay, Rabih; Lawry, Lynn
- Abstract
Objectives. We assessed basic health, women's health, and mental health among Sudanese internally displaced persons in South Darfur. Methods. In January 2005, we surveyed 6 registered internally displaced persons camps in Nyala District. Using systematic random sampling, we surveyed 1293 households, interviewing 1 adult female per household (N=1274); respondents' households totaled 8643 members. We inquired about respondents' mental health, opinions on women's rights, and the health status of household members. Results. A majority of respondents had access to rations, shelter, and water. Sixty-eight percent (861 of 1266) used no birth control, and 53% (614 of 1147) reported at least 1 unattended birth. Thirty percent (374 of 1238) shared spousal decisions on timing and spacing of children, and 49% (503 of 1027) reported the right to refuse sex. Eighty-four percent (1043 of 1240) were circumcised. The prevalence of major depression was 31% (390 of 1253). Women also expressed limited rights regarding marriage, movement, and access to health care. Eighty-eight percent (991 of 1121) supported equal educational opportunities for women. Conclusions. Humanitarian aid has relieved a significant burden of this displaced population's basic needs. However, mental and women's health needs remain largely unmet. The findings indicate a limitation of sexual and reproductive rights that may negatively affect health. (Am J Public Health. 2007;97:353-361.)
- Subjects
WOMEN'S health; MEDICAL care of political refugees; SOCIAL conditions of refugees; PSYCHIATRIC research; HELPLESSNESS (Psychology); PSYCHOLOGY of women; WAR &; society; CIVIL war; WOMEN'S health services; QUALITY of life; POVERTY &; psychology; HEALTH services accessibility; DARFUR Conflict, Sudan, 2003-2020; PHYSIOLOGY
- Publication
American Journal of Public Health, 2007, Vol 97, Issue 2, p353
- ISSN
0090-0036
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2105/AJPH.2005.073635