The struggle for medicine: A valid and reliable cross-sectional study on the impact of war on healthcare access and its consequences for displaced Sudanese citizens.

ABSTRACT: Armed conflicts severely impact healthcare systems leading to medication shortages and restricted access to essential services. The ongoing war in Sudan has disrupted healthcare infrastructure affecting patients particularly those with chronic diseases. This study examines the accessibility of medications and the consequences of limited healthcare access during the conflict. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among individuals affected by the Sudan war. Data were collected through an online questionnaire assessing medication accessibility, healthcare service availability, and socioeconomic factors. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS to examine correlations between accessibility and health outcomes. Out of 300 participants, 56.7% reported poor medication accessibil

SUBMITTER: Saeed AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12654929 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature