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Objective: To review women’s health problems in patients who presented to Royal Medical Services humanitarian missions over a 3 year period. Design and method: Analysis of humanitarian missions of RMS data and records over three year period (2009-2011) in regards to women’s health issues, was done. The data were analyzed in regards to number of women seen, the presenting conditions, and prevalence of domestic violence in these cases. Results: During the 3 year period 72 missions were deployed to 4 locations ( Gaza, Ram Allah -West Bank, Jeneen-West Bank, and Iraq). Total numbers of females seen in this period was 86,436 women accounting for 56% of adults patients seen by RMS humanitarian missions. Acute injuries were responsible for 32% of the cases, chronic diseases for 52% and women’s health issues for the rest. Domestic violence was encountered in 11% of the cases. Pregnancy related problems were the main reason for presentation (38%). Contraception was the second reason for seeking help and was seen in 25% of cases. Conclusion: Women’s health care providers are needed to advise, assist, and support public health authorities in planning for and serving during a disaster. Emergency preparedness is essential to maintaining healthy pregnancies and ensuring good outcomes for pregnant women and their infants who endure disasters. |
