Reproductive health during conflict and displacement: Experiences of selected Tausug displaced women in the province of Sulu
Date of Publication
2002
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Health Social Science
Subject Categories
Urban Studies and Planning
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Behavioral Sciences
Thesis Adviser
Exaltacion E. Lamberte
Defense Panel Chair
Pilar Ramos Jimenez
Defense Panel Member
Jesusa M. Marco
Cristina A. Rodriguez
Abstract/Summary
This study identifies and describes the reproductive health problems and needs of the Tausug women displaced by the armed conflict in the Province of Sulu. It also looks into their health seeking behavior and utilization of reproductive health services during conflict and displacement. The delivery of reproductive health services by both professional and traditional health workers in conflict situation is also explored.This exploratory and qualitative study utilized in-depth interviews of fifteen Tausug displaced women belonging to three age groups: younger (18-25 yrs. old) middle aged (26-35 yrs. old) and older (36-45 yrs. old). Two professional health workers and four traditional health workers were also identified as key informants.Results revealed that armed conflict and displacement are extreme and unstable circumstances that placed women at increased risks for reproductive health problems, particularly pregnancy and delivery complications. Changes in fertility intention and contraceptive needs were apparent, as women wanted to delay pregnancy, but have no access to family planning services and information. Cultural beliefs, traditions and superstitions were also found to affect the reproductive health attitudes and experiences of the Tausug displaced women.
Consequences of armed conflict, such as family separation, destruction of properties, economic deprivation, altered traditional gender role and poor living condition compounded their vulnerabilities to reproductive health problems.The health workers showed diminishing capacity to meet the displaced women's increased reproductive health needs. The armed conflict exacerbated and compounded the structural weaknesses inherent in health systems even before the conflict, such as lack of manpower and supplies. Moreover, The danger of conflict situation endangered the health workers in accessing the displaced population.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TG03342
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
138 leaves ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Public health; Tausug (Philippine people); Rural women; Women's health services
Recommended Citation
Jamasali, J. (2002). Reproductive health during conflict and displacement: Experiences of selected Tausug displaced women in the province of Sulu. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/2944