ArticleBMC public health2024
Prevalence of physical and mental health problems among internally displaced persons in White Nile state, Sudan 2023: a cross sectional study.
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- Gender differences in the prevalence of anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder and associated factors among adults in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Drought and armed conflict as drivers of overcrowding in Sudan's refugee camps.International health · 2026Article
- Structural determinants of depressive symptoms among refugees and host communities in South Sudan: evidence from explainable machine learning.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Resilience and self-rated health among Ukrainian war-displaced adults in Poland: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Observational
- Discovering the Process of Community Empowerment in Health among Internally Displaced Communities in the Philippines: A Grounded Theory.Acta medica Philippina · 2026Article
- Unpacking Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Mental Health in Internally Displaced Persons: A Mediation-Moderation Model of Psychological Capital and Perceived Social Support.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Health Perception and Anxiety Among Internally Displaced and Non-Displaced Israeli Adults: The Mediating Role of Emotional Well-Being and Functioning.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundFollowing the latest war in 2023, over nine million people have been internally displaced, of which White Nile State received over 50,000. They lived in different camps and moved to big cities. This study assessed the scope of mental and physical concerns among the IDPs to identify important healthcare needs.
methodsThis is a cross-sectional survey of four localities of internally displaced persons in White Nile state, Sudan. Between December 4th and December 14th, 2023, 800 directly interviewed participants were randomly selected using a face-to-face semi-structured interview. Potential participants were determined using a stratified simple random method.
resultsThe findings revealed that 45% of IDPs experienced poor physical health, with prevalent ailments among adults including minor colds (67%), respiratory infections (43%), prolonged flu episodes (36%), insomnia (38%), headaches (42%), gastric upset (44%), nausea (35%), and gastrointestinal issues (40%). Depression, PTSD, and anxiety were prevalent among adults at rates of 18%, 20%, and 14% respectively. Moreover, a staggering 72% of children under five suffered from malnutrition, with males accounting for 44% and females 56%.
conclusionAlarming numbers of IDPs in White Nile State face significant physical and mental health problems, warranting urgent interventions from local and international relief agencies.
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