Challenges faced by internally displaced diabetes patients in managing their health during a conflict: a qualitative study
The study underscores the significant challenges diabetes patients face during conflict evacuation, including disruptions in their routine care, heightened psychological stress, and the essential role of support systems. These findings underscore the need for emergency preparedness plans to ensure continuity of care for patients with chronic conditions during crises.
Authors
- Shiri Shinan‐Altman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1340-2909)
Institutions
- Bar-Ilan University (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Conflict and Health
- Published
- 2024-10-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-024-00625-1
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.93