Reproductive health challenges during a flood: A qualitative study
Farzaneh Safajou1, Fatemeh Nahidi2, Fazlollah Ahmadi3
1Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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|January 25, 2024
Summary
Women face significant reproductive health challenges during floods, including issues in maternal care, general healthcare access, relationships, and increased violence. Understanding these specific needs is crucial for disaster preparedness and response.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Disaster Management
- Women's Health
Background:
- Floods present unique challenges impacting community health.
- Women's reproductive health needs are often overlooked during disaster response.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the reproductive health challenges faced by women in flood-affected areas.
- To identify specific needs for improved disaster planning.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing inductive content analysis.
- In-depth, semi-structured interviews with 13 flood-affected women and 7 healthcare providers.
- Data collected from July to December 2021 in Golestan province, Iran.
Main Results:
- Four key categories of needs emerged: Maternal and Child Health, Essentials of Women's Health Care, Relationship Problems, and Aggression and Physical Violence.
- Women experience numerous reproductive health challenges during floods.
- Specific subcategories highlight the multifaceted nature of these challenges.
Conclusions:
- Effective disaster planning requires recognizing and addressing the distinct reproductive health needs of women post-flood.
- Midwives and healthcare providers can enhance preparedness by understanding these specific requirements.
- Addressing these needs is instrumental in mitigating health impacts during critical situations.
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