Physical health problems of internally displaced families in Rania City
Other Title(s)
المشاكل الصحية الجسدية للعوائل النازحة داخليا في مدينة رانية
Joint Authors
Muhammad, Rebwar Arsalan
Amin, Barzan Muhammad M.
Source
Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences
Issue
Vol. 6, Issue 2 (31 Aug. 2016)8 p.
Publisher
University of Kufa Faculty of Nursing \
Publication Date
2016-08-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective:To identify the physical health problems that face the displaced familes in Rania District.
Methodology:A descriptive (survey) study, quantitative design, was carried out in Rania District from 1st Nov-31st Dec, 2015.
It included a purposive sample (non-probability) of (110) families who agreed to be part of this study.
Data is collected through interviews by using formal questionnaire.
The data are analyzed by application of descriptive statistical method.
Results: The result of the study indicates that skin fungus (27.2%) and allergy (31.8%) are more common problems that happen after being displaced.
In addition, after displacement hypertension and diabetes mellitus increased by 3.6%, and 2.7% respectively.
Conclusion: The study concludes high prevalence rate of the chronic cases, allergy, and skin fungal infection are the main physical difficulties faced to the displaced people.
Recommendation: Early screening, identification and management of chronic diseases among displaced people will be considered as priority step.
In addition, providing health care vouchers to purchase the mediation is highly valuable for them.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muhammad, Rebwar Arsalan& Amin, Barzan Muhammad M.. 2016. Physical health problems of internally displaced families in Rania City. Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences،Vol. 6, no. 2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-708701
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muhammad, Rebwar Arsalan& Amin, Barzan Muhammad M.. Physical health problems of internally displaced families in Rania City. Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences Vol. 6, no. 2 (2016).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-708701
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muhammad, Rebwar Arsalan& Amin, Barzan Muhammad M.. Physical health problems of internally displaced families in Rania City. Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences. 2016. Vol. 6, no. 2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-708701
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-708701