Literature Review: Afghanistan Women's Health Crisis, Health Service Delivery, and Ethical Issues for International Aid
- 21 September 2006
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Health Care for Women International
- Vol. 27 (8), 748-759
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07399330600817832
Abstract
The literature indicates that the health of women in Afghanistan is poor. In 1997 maternal mortality in Afghanistan was one of the worst in the world. Difficulties in establishing health services revolve around fundamentalist Islamic ideas and ongoing violence within Afghanistan. The literature holds advice on key behaviours for health professionals who may chose to work in Afghanistan. The literature also identifies the local level action that is occurring as the issue of women's health is recognised. Humanitarian assistance has been provided, with international aid agencies having to weigh the ethical responsibilities they hold and one agency tragically facing the violent loss of its own staff. Easy answers are not in the literature, merely an opportunity to understand, consider, and take action about what is facing women in Afghanistan and those who try to help.Keywords
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