Conference
| Title | âVoices of Women Public Health Care Workers amidst the Maute-ISIS armed conflict in Southern Philippinesâ Posted by Rambe, Jr. Ramel |
| Authors | Ramel, Rambe Jr.; Maranda, Jiddo Andrei; Veloso, Karen; Mangarun, Abdullah Junior; Santillana, Lynuel; Orias, Jessica |
| Publication date | 2023/10/05 |
| Conference | 6th International Conference on Healthcare and Allied Sciences |
| Abstract | Introduction: Hazards and risks are inherent in the job of health care workers. However, the most tragic and perilous encounter of these professionals in the Southern Philippines happened when Maute-ISIS insurgents took over the Islamic City of Marawi in the Province of Lanao del Sur. Objective and Method: This study delves in the experiences of women public health care workers at the time of human induced conflict using a qualitative phenomenological research design. Results: Data revealed that they experienced fear, anxiety, flashbacks, and trauma, though accustomed to hearing gunshots, as claimed. Furthermore, they have exhausted all means to survive, helped one another, and served their constituents despite being in a terrible situation. Conclusion: Disturbances on the physical, emotional, and mental levels are seen as typical reactions to an unwelcome and terrifying situation. Camaraderie among Muslims and Christians became evident in times of trouble like the armed conflict. More than that, notwithstanding the perilous situation, the respondents demonstrated their zeal to serve. |
| Index terms / Keywords | ISIS, health care workers, conflict |