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Conflict and Development: Challenges in Responding to Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs in Timor-Leste

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Wayte, Kayli, Zwi, Anthony B, Belton, Suzanne, Martins, Joao, Martins, Nelson, Whelan, Anna, Kelly, Paul M·2008·Reproductive Health Matters

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In April and May 2006, internal conflict in Timor-Leste led to the displacement of approximately 150,000 people, around 15% of the population. The violence was most intense in Dili, the capital, where many residents were displaced into camps in the city or to the districts. Research utilising in-depth qualitative interviews, service statistics and document review was conducted from September 2006 to February 2007 to assess the health sector’s response to reproductive health needs during the crisis. The study revealed an emphasis on antenatal care and a maternity waiting camp for pregnant women, but the relative neglect of other areas of reproductive health. There remains a need for improved coordination, increased dialogue and advocacy around sensitive reproductive health issues as well as greater participation of the health sector in response to gender-based violence. Strengthening neglected areas and including all components of sexual and reproductive health in coordination structures will provide a stronger foundation through which to respond to any future crises in Timor-Leste.RésuméEn avril et mai 2006, le conflit interne au Timor-Leste a déplacé près de 150 000 personnes, environ 15% de la population. La violence était particulièrement intense à Dili, la capitale, où beaucoup d’habitants ont été placés dans des camps en ville ou dans des districts. Une recherche utilisant des entretiens qualitatifs approfondis, les statistiques des services et une étude de documents, menée de septembre 2006 à février 2007, a évalué la réponse du secteur de la santé aux besoins de santé génésique pendant la crise. L’étude a révélé une priorité aux soins prénatals et à un camp où les femmes enceintes attendaient leur accouchement, mais une relative inattention à d’autres domaines de la santé génésique. Il faut améliorer la coordination, accroître le dialogue et le plaidoyer autour de questions sensibles de santé génésique tout en relevant la participation du secteur de la santé en réaction à la violence sexiste. Le renforcement des domaines négligés et l’inclusion de toutes les composantes de la santé génésique dans les structures de coordination constitueront un fondement plus solide à partir duquel répondre à toute crise future au Timor-Leste.ResumenEn abril y mayo de 2006, el conflicto interno en Timor-Leste llevó al desplazamiento de aproximadamente 150,000 personas, un 15% de la población. La violencia fue más intensa en Dili, la capital, donde muchos residentes fueron desplazados a campamentos en la ciudad o a los distritos. Desde septiembre de 2006 hasta febrero de 2007, se realizaron investigaciones con entrevistas cualitativas a profundidad, estadísticas de servicios y revisión de documentos, a fin de evaluar la respuesta del sector salud a las necesidades de salud reproductiva durante la crisis. El estudio reveló énfasis en la atención antenatal y un campo maternidad de espera para las mujeres embarazadas, pero el relativo descuido de otras áreas en salud reproductiva. Aún existe la necesidad de mejorar la coordinación y ampliar el diálogo y las actividades de promoción y defensa en torno a los aspectos delicados de la salud reproductiva, así como incrementar la participación del sector salud en respuesta a la violencia basada en género. Al fortalecer las áreas desatendidas e incluir todos los elementos de la salud sexual y reproductiva en las estructuras de coordinación, se creará una base más sólida a partir de la cual se pueda responder a toda crisis futura en Timor-Leste.

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Wayte, K., Zwi, A. B., Belton, S., Martins, J., Martins, N., Whelan, A., & Kelly, P. M.
Affiliations
  • Charles Darwin University (AU)
  • UNSW Sydney (AU)
  • Australian National University (AU)
Venue
Reproductive Health Matters
Published
2008-01
Volume
16
Issue
31
Pages
83-92
ISSN
  • 0968-8080 (ISSN-L)
  • 1460-9576
OpenAlex
W2100514412
Cited by
33
References
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2.58
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journal article
Language
en
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  • Reproductive Health Matters (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • ANU Open Research (Australian National University) (submittedVersion)
Funders
Australian Agency for International Development
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health and Conflict Studies
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender, Security, and Conflict
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Global Maternal and Child Health
Keywords
sexual and reproductive health, internal armed conflict, forced displacement, health sector response, gender-based violence, prenatal care, care coordination, Dili, humanitarian crisis, Timor-Leste, gender and conflict, sexual and reproductive rights, women's health, post-conflict health services
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Documentation, Female, Health Services Accessibility, Health Services Needs and Demand, Humans, Indonesia, Interviews as Topic, Refugees, Warfare, Focus Groups, Reproductive Health Services

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