COVID-19 and the Pakhtun pregnant women
Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research
ISSN: 1759-6599
Article publication date: 11 March 2022
Issue publication date: 3 January 2023
Abstract
Purpose
This exploratory study aims to explore the Pakhtun pregnant women’s experiences/issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Design/methodology/approach
This research is based on interviews.
Findings
This research found that plummeting medical services pose not only serious health risks to the Pakhtun women in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) but expose them to social and cultural challenges resulting in severe mental health issues. This study also found that the policies adopted by the Government of Pakistan for tackling COVID-19 completely threw off track basic health services that both men and women require in times of health emergencies.
Originality/value
This paper is 100% original research based on an exploratory study.
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Acknowledgements
The author is extremely grateful to Professor Salma Siddiqui, who read the entire manuscript and made very useful comments on the initial draft of this paper, which certainly improved the quality of the paper. The author is highly indebted to her. However, any errors or omissions are the sole responsibility of the author.
Citation
Naz, F. (2023), "COVID-19 and the Pakhtun pregnant women", Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Vol. 15 No. 1, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/JACPR-01-2022-0662
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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