Maternal Health in Humanitarian Crises: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis
This collection represents a comprehensive examination of maternal health challenges in humanitarian settings, drawing from nine seminal research articles that explore the intersection of conflict, displacement, gender-based violence, and healthcare delivery. The evidence presented herein reveals the complex interplay of structural, cultural, and systemic barriers that affect vulnerable populations globally, particularly refugee and immigrant women.
The timeliness of this compilation cannot be overstated, given the ongoing global refugee crises and the persistent disparities in maternal health outcomes. Through rigorous research and thoughtful analysis, these papers provide both a stark assessment of current challenges and a roadmap for meaningful intervention.
Sample Chapter(s)
Foreword (127 KB)
Components of the Book:
  • Foreword
  • About the Editors
  • Chapter 1. In Bangla There Is No Word for Vagina—Reflections on Language, Sexual Health, and Women’s Access to Healthcare in Resource-Limited Countries
  • Chapter 2. Navigating Turbulent Religious Diversity in Global Health
  • Chapter 3. Maternal Health Care in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: A Survey of Midwifery Experience at Hope Foundation and a Review of the Literature
  • Chapter 4. The Rohingya Refugee Crisis of Bangladesh: Gender Based Violence and the Humanitarian Response
  • Chapter 5. Obstetric Care among Refugees: The Complex Interplay of Barriers to Care, Culture, Health Resources and the Healthcare Infrastructure of Host Countries
  • Chapter 6. Survival after Sexual Violence and Genocide: Trauma and Healing for Yazidi Women in Northern Iraq
  • Chapter 7.“At Least Your Baby Is Healthy” Obstetric Violence or Disrespect and Abuse in Childbirth Occurrence Worldwide: A Literature Review
  • Chapter 8. Using Emergency Preparedness Strategies to Anticipate and Manage Emotional Responses and Distress during Pandemics
  • Chapter 9. Maternal Mortality Rates among Im/Migrant Populations in the United States
  • Conclusion: Towards a Comprehensive Approach
Readership: Students, academics, teachers and other people attending or interested in Maternal Health.

Foreword
Annekathryn Goodman, Iftikher Mahmood, Violette Perrotte
PDF (127 KB)

About the Editors
Annekathryn Goodman, Iftikher Mahmood, Violette Perrotte
PDF (375 KB)

Chapter 1. In Bangla There Is No Word for Vagina—Reflections on Language, Sexual Health, and Women’s Access to Healthcare in Resource-Limited Countries
Annekathryn Goodman, Iftikher Mahmood, Violette Perrotte
PDF (375 KB)

Chapter 2. Navigating Turbulent Religious Diversity in Global Health
Annekathryn Goodman, Iftikher Mahmood, Violette Perrotte
PDF (217 KB)

Chapter 3. Maternal Health Care in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: A Survey of Midwifery Experience at Hope Foundation and a Review of the Literature
Annekathryn Goodman, Iftikher Mahmood, Violette Perrotte
PDF (316 KB)

Chapter 4. The Rohingya Refugee Crisis of Bangladesh: Gender Based Violence and the Humanitarian Response
Annekathryn Goodman, Iftikher Mahmood, Violette Perrotte
PDF (607 KB)

Chapter 5. Obstetric Care among Refugees: The Complex Interplay of Barriers to Care, Culture, Health Resources and the Healthcare Infrastructure of Host Countries
Annekathryn Goodman, Iftikher Mahmood, Violette Perrotte
PDF (325 KB)

Chapter 6. Survival after Sexual Violence and Genocide: Trauma and Healing for Yazidi Women in Northern Iraq
Annekathryn Goodman, Iftikher Mahmood, Violette Perrotte
PDF (1282 KB)

Chapter 7.“At Least Your Baby Is Healthy” Obstetric Violence or Disrespect and Abuse in Childbirth Occurrence Worldwide: A Literature Review
Annekathryn Goodman, Iftikher Mahmood, Violette Perrotte
PDF (515 KB)

Chapter 8. Using Emergency Preparedness Strategies to Anticipate and Manage Emotional Responses and Distress during Pandemics
Annekathryn Goodman, Iftikher Mahmood, Violette Perrotte
PDF (0 KB)

Chapter 9. Maternal Mortality Rates among Im/Migrant Populations in the United States
Annekathryn Goodman, Iftikher Mahmood, Violette Perrotte
PDF (1030 KB)

Conclusion: Towards a Comprehensive Approach
Annekathryn Goodman, Iftikher Mahmood, Violette Perrotte
PDF (177 KB)
Annekathryn Goodman
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harvard Medical School
Director, Strength & Serenity MGH Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence
Dr. Goodman’s research focuses on gender-based violence in conflict zones and humanitarian obstetrics.

Iftikher Mahmood
Founder of Hope Hospital in Cox’s Bazar and Hope Field Hospital in the Rohingya Refugee Camp, Bangladesh
Adjunct Professor, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Dr. Mahmood has dedicated his career to improving maternal health services in refugee settings.

Violette Perrotte
Director General La Maison des Femmes; Paris, France
Ms Perrotte has devoted her career to helping survivors of domestic violence.

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