Mehmood Qasim, Ishaq Muhammad Uzair, Lund Muhammad Shahwaiz, Haseeb Muhammad
Shifa Clinical Research Centre, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Department of Medicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.
Arch Womens Ment Health. 2025 Apr;28(2):279-281. doi: 10.1007/s00737-025-01577-y. Epub 2025 Mar 19.
This manuscript highlights the mental health challenges faced by pregnant women in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict and a collapsing healthcare system. Limited access to prenatal care and psychological support and the destruction of healthcare infrastructure has worsened mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Pregnant women in Gaza are at higher risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, and birth defects, further impacting their mental well-being. This study calls for urgent interventions, including vaccination, nutrition campaigns, and improved sanitation to control infectious diseases. It emphasizes the need for 24-hour mental health centers and trained professionals to provide care. Additionally, digital health solutions such as telemedicine and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be crucial in diagnosing and managing health conditions in conflict zones.
本手稿强调了加沙地带孕妇在持续冲突和医疗系统崩溃的情况下所面临的心理健康挑战。产前护理和心理支持的获取有限，以及医疗基础设施的破坏，加剧了焦虑和抑郁等心理健康问题。加沙地带的孕妇流产、死产和出生缺陷的风险更高，这进一步影响了她们的心理健康。这项研究呼吁采取紧急干预措施，包括疫苗接种、营养宣传活动以及改善卫生条件以控制传染病。它强调需要建立24小时心理健康中心并配备训练有素的专业人员来提供护理。此外，远程医疗和地理信息系统（GIS）等数字健康解决方案在诊断和管理冲突地区的健康状况方面可能至关重要。
