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90% of Afghans Experience Decreased Quality of Life
- A survey conducted by Jessi Hanson-DeFusco and collaborators has revealed that almost 90% of Afghan adults are experiencing challenges of stress, food insecurity, and limited access to healthcare since the withdrawal of U.S. troops in August 2021.
- The return of Taliban has added further problems, resulting in food insecurity, limited healthcare, and an atmosphere of fear amongst the Afghan populace.
- The study involved engaging 873 adults aged 18 to 65, predominantly male, using multiple-choice questions to gauge psychosocial stress, demographics, and quality of life.
- Research results underline how food insecurity has affected 88.4% of individuals living in Afghanistan.
- Moreover, nearly 89% of respondents reported limited healthcare access.
- Beyond these statistics, respondents elaborated on the emotional toll inflicted by instability, showcasing how culture and social fabric have been affected.
- The psychosocial stress reported by participants included moderate to high anxiety levels and troublesome sleep patterns, showcasing the necessity for comprehensive mental health support.
- The study serves as a crucial reminder of how intertwined socio-political dynamics affect individual lives, contributing to a vulnerable population that remains largely overlooked.
- These findings demand an immediate humanitarian response to address, not just food insecurity, healthcare limitations and the psychological scars of violence and displacement but also broader systemic issues.
- Acknowledgment and well-coordinated effort is necessary globally to restore dignity, security, and hope to the Afghan population.
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