Use of mobile health units in conflict settings-a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile Health Units (MHUs) provide critical healthcare to underserved populations, however, their effectiveness in conflict settings remains unexplored. This study aims to elucidate the use of MHUs in conflict settings as described in the literature.

Methods

We conducted a scoping review across twenty-three databases, including publications in English between 2000-2022 detailing MHU practices and characteristics in conflict settings. Results were analyzed using thematic content analysis guided by the World Health Organization minimum standards.

Results

Over 7000 documents were screened, yielding 15 publications eligible for inclusion. The included publications comprised 8 peer-reviewed articles, 6 evaluation reports, and 1 master thesis. The predominant stu

SUBMITTER: Awad S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11924679 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature