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Poster - Theoretical Proposal
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Introduction: Armed conflict is inimical to the health of those affected by it. Nigeria has a long-standing history of armed conflict amidst a battered system. Armed conflict in Nigeria has led to maiming and death and has negatively affected the quality of life of the citizens. It has also affected the delivery of healthcare services and other social determinants of health. Armed conflict in Nigeria has reduced vaccination rates and maternal healthcare utilization and has led to food insecurity in the affected areas. The impact of armed conflict on population health is of grave concern for this nation with the decline in overall quality of life as mortality and morbidity worsen. This study aims to explore the public health implications of armed conflicts in Nigeria. Methods: Internet searches of peer-reviewed articles containing search terms (e.g. “arm1ed conflict and health”, “armed conflict in Nigeria”) published within the past 5 years in Science Direct (Elsevier), Medline, PubMed, Biomed Central, and Google Scholar are reviewed. Conclusion: Most studies approach armed conflict in political and economic terms and the impact is always viewed from these approaches. This study focuses mainly on armed conflict from a public health perspective. The peace and stability of a nation lead to socioeconomic and political progress resulting in improved health and overall wellbeing of the citizens. Armed conflict in Nigeria directly and indirectly, negatively affects the social determinants of health and the overall well-being of Nigerians. Armed conflict is no doubt a huge challenge to public health in Nigeria. A critical analysis of these leads to the findings that if addressed would improve the quality of life of people crucial to national growth.
Public Health Implications of Armed Conflict in Nigeria
Poster - Theoretical Proposal
Introduction: Armed conflict is inimical to the health of those affected by it. Nigeria has a long-standing history of armed conflict amidst a battered system. Armed conflict in Nigeria has led to maiming and death and has negatively affected the quality of life of the citizens. It has also affected the delivery of healthcare services and other social determinants of health. Armed conflict in Nigeria has reduced vaccination rates and maternal healthcare utilization and has led to food insecurity in the affected areas. The impact of armed conflict on population health is of grave concern for this nation with the decline in overall quality of life as mortality and morbidity worsen. This study aims to explore the public health implications of armed conflicts in Nigeria. Methods: Internet searches of peer-reviewed articles containing search terms (e.g. “arm1ed conflict and health”, “armed conflict in Nigeria”) published within the past 5 years in Science Direct (Elsevier), Medline, PubMed, Biomed Central, and Google Scholar are reviewed. Conclusion: Most studies approach armed conflict in political and economic terms and the impact is always viewed from these approaches. This study focuses mainly on armed conflict from a public health perspective. The peace and stability of a nation lead to socioeconomic and political progress resulting in improved health and overall wellbeing of the citizens. Armed conflict in Nigeria directly and indirectly, negatively affects the social determinants of health and the overall well-being of Nigerians. Armed conflict is no doubt a huge challenge to public health in Nigeria. A critical analysis of these leads to the findings that if addressed would improve the quality of life of people crucial to national growth.
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