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in the lives of women. Furthermore, it was
suggested that the decisions taken by
government should be implemented in
reality rather than having only on paper. For
the economical problems, there should be
a focus and practical income generating
activities or training to be provided for
women so that women would not be
dependent on men for every need.
Limitations
Firstly, this research was conducted using
only the qualitative methods; the intensity
of psychosocial problems could not be
measured from this approach only.
Secondly, long-term ethnographic research
would be more effective to investigate both
supportive and disempowering rituals and
traditions of the community, and to assess
their effects on the wellbeing of women.
Thirdly, the research does not provide an
overview of the current conflict in the Terai
because all the VDCs where the interviews
were done fall in the northern part of the
districts which are not affected by current
Terai conflict.
mentioned as manifestations of
psychological distress experienced by
women. In addition, there are various social
issues such as gender and caste
discrimination, harmful traditions and the
way communities function that continue to
adversely affect the psychosocial well-being
of women. It was found that there were
insufficient supportive systems in the
communities for women. To fulfill the
unmet needs of women, various suggestions
came out from the research participants such
as awareness raising programs on women’s
rights- not only for women but also for men
and other concerned people in the
community; improvement in policy level,
educational and training support for women
to develop themselves both socially and
economically.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the study identified that the
armed conflict affected the psychosocial
well-being of women. Women’s
psychosocial issues were heightened during
the time of armed conflict. The basic cause
of all psychosocial problems of women
primarily were gender based discrimination
and denial of human rights. Increased work
load, fear, loss of family members and
destruction of property, were common
consequences mentioned by women.
Anxiety, fear and sadness were frequently
Psychosocial Issues of
Women affected by conflict
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