The Effects of Armed Conflict on Children

Hageman, Joseph R.; Alkureishi, Lolita Alcocer

doi:10.3928/19382359-20210918-01

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“…Afghanistan has traditionally been considered as one of the planet's most dangerous locations for children, according to Hageman et al studies (16). Children from countries with active conflicts exhibit more signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, depression, and other mental health problems than children from safer nations (17).…”

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Physical and mental aspects of quality of life among Afghan school-going adolescents

Mohammadi,

Qanawezi,

Rangelova

et al. 2023

RIMJ

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Background: The World Health Organization define quality of life (QoL) as "the individual's perception of their position in life, within the context of the culture and value systems in which they live, and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards, and concerns’’. This study, focuses on the physical, and mental aspects of Afghan school adolescents' quality of life. Methods: A cross-sectional survey study involving 545 adolescents was carried out in Herat province, Afghanistan. The participants were selected from 10 public primary, secondary, and high schools, which were randomly chosen from a pool of 86 schools registered with the Herat Education Department. Results: The quality of life of almost half of the participants was poor on the physical component score (49.2%). Two-thirds of the participants had poor quality of life on the mental component score (66.8%). Multiple regression indicated that middle-income economic status (AOR=2.289, p=0.022), and low-income economic status (AOR=1.550, p=0.044) were significantly associated with physical component score of quality of life. It indicated that place of residency (AOR=1.620, p=0.040) was significantly associated with physical component score of quality of life. Conclusion: This study found that QoL of school students are low in both the physical and mental components. It is important to identify children and adolescents who are at risk of developing mental health problems at an early age. To help young people who are struggling with mental health issues and their access to medical treatments, targeted early preventative and intervention are required.

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Physical and mental aspects of quality of life among Afghan school-going adolescents

Mohammadi,

Qanawezi,

Rangelova

et al. 2023

RIMJ

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“…Afghan children <5 y of age bear the brunt of indirect conflict mortality, with an estimated 246 million children living in areas impacted by armed conflict, corresponding to 1 out of every 10 children globally. 21 Armed conflict indirectly leads to ill health by the subsequent destruction of healthcare facilities and social services, mass displacement and increased risk for transmission of diseases. 21 …”

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“… 21 Armed conflict indirectly leads to ill health by the subsequent destruction of healthcare facilities and social services, mass displacement and increased risk for transmission of diseases. 21 …”

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Child malnutrition in Afghanistan amid a deepening humanitarian crisis

Rahmat

Rafi

Nadeem

et al. 2022

International Health

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Decades of political turmoil and stifling war, among other issues, has turned Afghanistan into the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Just 4 months after the Taliban seized control, the majority of the Afghan population face starvation, with >3.3 million children unable to afford basic food resources, leading to dozens of deaths every week. Restrictions on humanitarian assistance, withholding of vital food supplies and inadequate medical care play a major role in exacerbating the rates of malnutrition in the vulnerable paediatric population. Global interference is warranted to avoid unfathomable consequences in mitigating this public health catastrophe.

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“…Hageman et al . stated in one of their studies that Afghanistan has historically been one of the most hazardous places on the planet for children (Hageman and Alkureishi, 2021 ). The burden of poor mental health originates in Afghanistan because of widespread poverty, social inequity, and recurrent wars.…”

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Mental health implications on Afghan children: an impending catastrophe

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Afghan children have suffered for decades because of chronic socioeconomic health crises. The current state of Afghanistan has deprived the basic human needs of children. The lack of freedom leaves their voices unheard, causing detrimental effects on their mental health. Mental illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression are prevalent in Afghanistan, causing severe negative outcomes among children. Promotion of mental health services, psychological training, awareness campaigns, acceptance of Afghan refugees, and initiatives to support re-connecting with loved ones, are among the many recommended measures needed to manage this alarming situation. This requires an immediate action plan from government and public health officials to mitigate this impending catastrophe.

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The Effects of Armed Conflict on Children

Cited by 7 publications

References 4 publications

Physical and mental aspects of quality of life among Afghan school-going adolescents

Physical and mental aspects of quality of life among Afghan school-going adolescents

Child malnutrition in Afghanistan amid a deepening humanitarian crisis

Mental health implications on Afghan children: an impending catastrophe

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