Drivers of men ’s use of intimate partner violence in conflict-affected settings: learnings from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) is prevalent in conflict-affected settings. Yet, there is limited knowledge about the risk factors that influence men ’s use of IPVAW in conflict-affected setting... (Source: Conflict and Health)
Source: Conflict and Health - January 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Christine Bourey, Rashelle J. Musci, Judith K. Bass, Nancy Glass, Amani Matabaro and Jocelyn T. D. Kelly Tags: Research Source Type: research
Radiology in conflict: scoping review
The United Nations estimate a quarter of the global population currently lives in violent conflict zones. Radiology is an integral part of any healthcare system, providing vital information to aid diagnosis an... (Source: Conflict and Health)
Source: Conflict and Health - January 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Trisha Suji, Richard Sullivan and Gemma Bowsher Tags: Review Source Type: research
Feasibility and acceptability of phone-delivered psychological therapy for refugee children and adolescents in a humanitarian setting
Refugee children are at high risk of mental health problems but face barriers to accessing mental health services, a problem exacerbated by a shortage of mental health professionals. Having trained lay counsel... (Source: Conflict and Health)
Source: Conflict and Health - January 13, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Fiona S. McEwen, Hania El Khatib, Kristin Hadfield, Karen Pluess, Nicolas Chehade, Tania Bosqui, Stephanie Skavenski, Laura Murray, Roland Weierstall-Pust, Elie Karam and Michael Pluess Tags: Research Source Type: research
Renal injuries in conflict zones: a 6-year study of traumatic cases in Afghanistan
During hostilities, gunshot wounds are the most common cause of penetrating injuries. In 8 –10% of abdominal injuries kidneys are involved. The treatment method include surgical or conservative treatment (fluid... (Source: Conflict and Health)
Source: Conflict and Health - January 6, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Tomasz Z ąbkowski, Robert Brzozowski and Adam Daniel Durma Tags: Research Source Type: research
Post-quake call for action: developing core competencies matrix for Syrian health workers in emergency time
The recent earthquake in Syria has caused widespread devastation, leading to extensive damage and loss of life. Considering the diverse range of disasters and conflicts that have affected Syrian society, healt... (Source: Conflict and Health)
Source: Conflict and Health - January 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Hani Saeed, Sulaf Hamid, Imad Zoukar, Adel Khiami, Lama Al Hawat, Mohammed Khoja, Hossam Khawatmy, Hani Abdalnour and Mayssoon Dashash Tags: Research Source Type: research
Gender-based violence in the context of armed conflict in Northern Ethiopia
Gender-based violence (GBV) particularly against women is unfortunately common during armed conflicts. No rigorous and comprehensive empirical work has documented the extent of GBV and its consequences that to... (Source: Conflict and Health)
Source: Conflict and Health - January 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Desalew Salew Tewabe, Muluken Azage, Gizachew Yismaw Wubetu, Sisay Awoke Fenta, Mulugeta Dile Worke, Amanu Mekonen Asres, Wallelign Alemnew Getnet, Genet Gedamu Kassie, Yonatan Menber, Alemtsehay Mekonnen Munea, Taye Zeru, Selamawit Alemayehu Bekele, Sadi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Health systems resilience in fragile and conflict-affected settings: a systematic scoping review
Health systems resilience (HSR) research is a rapidly expanding field, in which key concepts are discussed and theoretical frameworks are emerging with vibrant debate. Fragile and conflict-affected settings (F... (Source: Conflict and Health)
Source: Conflict and Health - January 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Claudia Truppa, Sally Yaacoub, Martina Valente, Giulia Celentano, Luca Ragazzoni and Dell Saulnier Tags: Research Source Type: research
Correction: Participatory approaches and methods in gender equality and gender ‑based violence research with refugees and internally displaced populations: a scoping review
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Source: Conflict and Health - January 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Michelle Lokot, Erin Hartman and Iram Hashmi Tags: Correction Source Type: research
Impact of the armed conflict in Colombia: consequences in the health system, response and challenges
In Colombia, research on health and conflict has focused on mental health, psychosocial care, displacement, morbidity, and mortality. Few scientific studies have assessed health system functioning during armed... (Source: Conflict and Health)
Source: Conflict and Health - January 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Oscar Bernal, Tatiana Garcia-Betancourt, Sebasti án León-Giraldo, Lina Marcela Rodríguez and Catalina González-Uribe Tags: Research Source Type: research
Post-migration stressors, mental health and well-being in resettled refugees from Syria: Do individuals ’ coping strategies matter?
The evidence is mixed as to whether individuals ’ coping strategies may mitigate the adverse mental health effects of post-displacement stressors in refugee populations, with some indications that the buffering... (Source: Conflict and Health)
Source: Conflict and Health - December 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Øivind Solberg, Alexander Nissen and Fredrik Saboonchi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Maternal health outcomes in the context of fragility: a retrospective study from Lebanon
The Lebanese healthcare system faces multiple challenges including limited capacities, shortage of skilled professionals, and inadequate supplies, in addition to hosting a significant number of refugees. While... (Source: Conflict and Health)
Source: Conflict and Health - December 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Hani Dimassi, Mohamad Alameddine, Nadine Sabra, Nour El Arnaout, Ranime Harb, Randa Hamadeh, Faysal El Kak, Abed Shanaa, Marta Orozco Mossi, Shadi Saleh and Natally AlArab Tags: Research Source Type: research
Attacks on Ukrainian healthcare facilities during the first year of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine
Although the Geneva Conventions and Rome Statute demand protections for healthcare facilities during war, breaches of these protections are frequently reported. The ongoing war in Ukraine is no exception, with se... (Source: Conflict and Health)
Source: Conflict and Health - December 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Dennis G. Barten, Derrick Tin, Fredrik Granholm, Diana Rusnak, Frits van Osch and Gregory Ciottone Tags: Research Source Type: research
Participatory approaches and methods in gender equality and gender-based violence research with refugees and internally displaced populations: a scoping review
Using participatory approaches or methods are often positioned as a strategy to tackle power hierarchies in research. Despite momentum on decolonising aid, humanitarian actors have struggled to describe what ‘... (Source: Conflict and Health)
Source: Conflict and Health - December 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Michelle Lokot, Erin Hartman and Iram Hashmi Tags: Review Source Type: research
Have attacks on healthcare become the new normal? a public health call to action for armed conflicts before it is too late
The scale of attacks on healthcare has become more visible and its impact greater in recent armed conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan and Myanmar. In these conflicts, combatants systematically target health facilities... (Source: Conflict and Health)
Source: Conflict and Health - December 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Karl Blanchet, Leonard Rubinstein, Bertrand Taithe and Larissa Fast Tags: Comment Source Type: research
The hidden toll of war: a comprehensive study of orthopedic injuries in Yemen
Yemen has been experiencing a protracted civil war and humanitarian crisis since 2015, which has resulted in many war-related injuries. However, there is a lack of data on the epidemiology, characteristics, an... (Source: Conflict and Health)
Source: Conflict and Health - November 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mohammad Hutaif, Abdullah Al Moaish, Mosleh Soliman and Anwar Al-fadliy Tags: Research Source Type: research
