Child health in war crisis: barriers to healthcare utilization among internally displaced Sudanese caregivers 2024-2025.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sudan's already under-resourced health system has been strained by war, with over 10 million people displaced and 67% of hospitals rendered non-operational. The disruption has led to limited access to essential services. Children face both physical and psychological consequences. This study explores caregivers' use of health services, observed behavioral changes in children, reports of sexual harassment, and alignment between caregiver experiences and facility data.

Method

This descriptive cross-sectional community-based study was conducted among internally displaced caregivers of children in four relatively safe states-Red Sea, Northern, Nahr Elnil, and Kassala-using questionnaires for both caregivers and health facility directors. A total of 437 caregivers and

SUBMITTER: Omer AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12505789 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature