Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study examines the sociological impact of the Marawi siege on the internally displaced Mёranao population, focusing on the psychophysiological challenges faced by 70 mid-to-late adult IDPs in evacuation centers in Iligan City. Using a descriptive research approach, the study explores how environmental conditions, such as inadequate ventilation and sanitation, have adversely affected the health and well-being of these individuals—primarily women aged 36-55. Respondents reported physical symptoms, including joint pain, stiffness, and psychological symptoms like depression, anxiety, and trauma, all worsened by financial hardship and disrupted living environments. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires to gain insights into the respondents’ lived experiences. The findings highlight the urgent need for sustained support from government and Non-governmental Organizations or NGOs, particularly in health services, financial aid, and psycho-social interventions, to help Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) overcome trauma and restore stability. This research provides critical insights into the socio-economic and psychological needs of the displaced Mёranao community and calls for targeted programs in health, education, and economic stability to support their resilience and recovery.
Source: The Creative Launcher
Author: Khalid D. Daud
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405901786