Vulnerability to health and well-being of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar post-military coup and COVID-19.

ABSTRACT: Across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated particular challenges for internally displaced people (IDPs). Over 1.9 million people in Myanmar have been displaced due to the escalation of armed conflict after the military coup in 2021. The vulnerability faced by IDPs in Myanmar, coupled with the impact of the recent military coup and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, has received little global attention. This study examined how military coup exacerbated the health and well-being of IDPs in Myanmar post the military coup. The study employed purposive sampling and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) referrals to find participants. Qualitative in-depth telephone interviews were conducted with a total of 17 IDPs. A thematic analysis of the findings indicates that IDPs experience anxiety

SUBMITTER: Khai TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10589919 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature