scholarly journals 4.2-O6Health status of returning refugees, internally displaced persons, and the host community in a post-conflict district in Northern Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R Burns ◽  
K Wickramage ◽  
F Checchi
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Host Community ◽  
Internally Displaced Persons ◽  
Displaced Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
Post Conflict

scholarly journals Assessment of Designers’ Perception of Post Conflict Housing Schemes for Internally Displaced Persons

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adedeji Olushola Afolabi ◽  
Adedapo Oluwatayo ◽  
Opeyemi Oyeyipo ◽  
Rapheal Ojelabi ◽  
Olabosipo Fagbenle
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Internally Displaced Persons ◽  
Displaced Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Selection Of

With millions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) around the world, there is need to implement durable housing solutions post-conflict, that involves sustainable integration and sustainable reintegration using long term shelter programmes in the rural and urban areas. The study aims to assess designers’ assessment of post conflict housing schemes (PCHS) for internally displaced persons. Using a cross-sectional survey, the study utilized a questionnaire instrument distributed to one hundred (100) design professionals that have cognate field experience in the design, construction and management of post-conflict housing schemes. Statistical tools of bar chart, principal component analysis, categorical regression and one-way analysis of variance by SPSS v.21 was utilized. The study revealed that designers considered features such as external design and services, socio-cultural and space and maintenance features in the design of PCHS. Generalized factors considered in the selection of these features include demands of the household, choice/selection of building materials and population of IDPs. The study revealed that the failure of PCHS could be because of politics/partisanship, lack of international assistance/aid, need to make profit and non-involvement of IDPs in the rebuilding process, while the success of the scheme could be engendered by adequate participation of IDPs, effective monitoring mechanisms and increased government and non-governmental organizations’ (NGOs) participation. In conclusion, the study developed a framework for the design of PCHS for IDPs. The study recommended that professional designers should objectively consider the contributions and characteristics of IDPs in the design of PCHS. In addition, international bodies should increase pressure on government to increase commitment in re-settling IDPs. NGOs should not relent in their efforts.

scholarly journals CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION AMONG INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPS) OF UNDER FIVE-YEARS FROM NORTH WAZIRISTAN AGENCY, PAKISTAN: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
Shezina Sultan Ali ◽  
Ejaz Ahmad Khan ◽  
Mudassar Mushtaq ◽  
Mujib Ur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Internally Displaced Persons ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Displaced Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
Under Five

BACKGROUND: Immunization is an important and cost effective public health tool for controlling Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs) among children. Developing countries have low level of immunization coverages. This is further compromised during armed conflicts and disasters with displacement of vulnerable populations leading to VPDs outbreaks. Tribal areas of Pakistan have been subjected to armed conflict for a long time with massive population displacement. METHODS: We conducted a cross sectional survey to assess the vaccination status of child under five of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Pakistan. We used a structured questionnaire to collect information from the caregivers in the IDP camp of Bannu, Khyber Pakhtukhwa. RESULTS: Overall immunization coverage was very low. Out of 480 children under 5 years, less than one-third (30.6%) were vaccinated against BCG, about a quarter (27.7%) had received the Pentavalent and measles vaccines. However, OPV coverage was excellent mostly amid to polio mass campaigns. CONCLUSION: Routine immunization coverage among the IDPs of North Waziristan agency in Pakistan is extremely poor. There is a need to improve the coverage to optimum level to avert any potential VPD outbreaks.

scholarly journals Timing of mortality among internally displaced persons due to the tsunami in Sri Lanka: cross sectional household survey

BMJ ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 332 (7537) ◽  
pp. 334-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nobuyuki Nishikiori ◽  
Tomoko Abe ◽  
Dehiwala G M Costa ◽  
Samath D Dharmaratne ◽  
Osamu Kunii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Internally Displaced Persons ◽  
Displaced Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Internally Displaced

scholarly journals Patterns of somatic distress among internally displaced persons in Ukraine: analysis of a cross-sectional survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (10) ◽  
pp. 1265-1274
Author(s):  
Anson Cheung ◽  
Nino Makhashvili ◽  
Jana Javakhishvili ◽  
Andrey Karachevsky ◽  
Natalia Kharchenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internally Displaced Persons ◽  
Displaced Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
Somatic Distress

scholarly journals Socio-psychological mechanisms of adaptation and integration of internal transmitted persons in the community

HUMANITARIUM ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-143
Author(s):  
Oleksandra Fedorenko
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Group Development ◽  
Psychological Adaptation ◽  
Host Community ◽  
Internally Displaced Persons ◽  
Displaced Persons ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
Psychological Mechanisms ◽  
The Social ◽  
Mechanisms Of Adaptation

This article is devoted to the case study of the social and psychological adaptation and integration of internally displaced persons in the host community. Theoretical analysis of modern local and foreign studies has been performed. A theoretical analysis of contemporary domestic and foreign researches was effectuated, during which the specialities of the socio-psychological mechanisms of adaptation and integration of internally displaced were identified. It was clarified that the process of adaptation involves acceptance and adaptation to social norms, and as a result of integration, the emergence of new formations that meet the needs of individual and group development takes place. Also, there were an attempt to define the existence of distinctions of the migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons and their special aspects of adaptation. The complexity of the social and psychological adaptation of internally displaced persons lies in the fact that the result of the process should be the conformity to socially regulated behavior, interests, and values orientations of community without losing its own individuality. Research findings point to the significant potential of internally displaced persons, which can contribute to improving the adaptive capacity of the entire community, to manifest itself in the cultural, social and working life of the host party.The material presented in the article emphasizes the importance of a more careful study of the mechanisms of adaptation and integration.

scholarly journals Investigating relationship between psychological trait resilience and forgiveness among internally displaced persons

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 263-274
Author(s):  
Izaddin Ahmad Aziz ◽  
Murat Yıldırım
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ecological Resilience ◽  
Internally Displaced Persons ◽  
Displaced Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
Psychological Trait ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Adaptive Resilience ◽  
Trait Resilience

Aim In general, conflict has many adverse effects on individuals’ lives. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between psychological trait resilience and forgiveness among internally displaced persons (IDPs). Method The sample consisted of 244 IDPs (111 males and 133 females) who have been exposed to various stressful situations. Age of participants ranged between 18 and 60 years (M = 32.63 years, SD = 8.18). Psychological Trait Resilience Scale and Enright Forgiveness Inventory were used through a cross-sectional study to collect data. Results The results showed that IDPs reported low levels of resilience and forgiveness. The results also indicated that ecological resilience was positively related with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive forgiveness, while engineering resilience was positively related with emotional and cognitive forgiveness. Adaptive resilience was found to be positively related with emotional forgiveness. Regression analysis indicated that ecological resilience uniquely predicted emotional, behavioral, and cognitive forgiveness after controlling for demographic characteristics. Conclusion These results suggest that higher levels of resilience are important for forgiveness among IDPs. Interventions aiming to enhance IDPs’ forgiveness should account for psychological trait resilience.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice Regarding Coronavirus Disease Prevention (COVID-19) Among Internally Displaced Persons in Camps in Central Darfur Region, Sudan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Abdelkrim Adam Abdelmalik ◽  
Abdalbasit Adam Mariod ◽  
Mohamed Adam Beraima ◽  
Hammad Ali Fadlalmola ◽  
Eltagi Elsadeg Sulliman Rahama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Internally Displaced Persons ◽  
Displaced Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: The lacking healthcare system services in conflict areas and the emergence of infection with a pandemic of coronavirus disease may exacerbate the humanitarian crisis among the camp residents in the central Dafur region of Sudan. Adequate knowledge and practices are vital to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the knowledge and practice regarding COVID-19 among internally displaced persons in Sudan. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data were collected through an online survey using a self-administered questionnaire. Convenience sampling method was used for the internally displaced persons in two camps of Zalingei town, central Darfur region, Sudan. Results: In total, 143 participants responded; 75 (52.4%) of them were female, while 68 (47.6%) were male; 49 (34.3%) were between the age of 50 and 60 years; 78 (54.5%) were formally uneducated; 126 (88.1%) did not have a chronic disease; and 56 (39.2%) knew about COVID-19 from their relatives and friends. The overall mean of participants’ knowledge toward COVID-19 was 3.68 (SD ± 0.60(, denoting good with a rate of 73.6% and that of the practice was 2.65 (SD ±1.08), denoting moderate with a rate of 53%. A positive correlation was seen between knowledge and practice (r = 0.700, p < 0.000). Statistically significant differences were observed between the mean score of knowledge and practice with age, education, and information sources (p < 0.0001). While graduates showed a higher knowledge (116.29, p = 0.000), secondary respondents showed a higher practice (115.04, p = 0.000) than others. Conclusion: This study suggests educational intervention and awareness programs for uneducated and older people.

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