The Social and Health Impacts of the War on Yemeni Women: A Field Study in the Capital City of Sana'a and Al Hudaydah Governorate during of (2015-2023)

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the social and health impacts of the war on Yemeni women from 2015 to 2023 in Sana’a and Hodeidah, examining differences based on age, marital status, and residence status. It adopts a descriptive and statistical approach, utilizing a questionnaire (14 social items, 10 health items) based on a five-point Likert scale. The sample comprises 761 women selected purposively. Statistical methods include frequencies, means, T-tests, ANOVA, and Cronbach’s Alpha.

The results reveal that Yemeni women bear the burden of child-rearing due to absent husbands, face increased social pressure as wives of prisoners, and experience a rise in widowhood. Health-wise, there is a surge in depression and anxiety, malnutrition among pregnant and lactating women, and the spread of diseases like cholera, malaria, and dengue, particularly in displacement camps. Significant differences emerged by age (favoring 28-37 years), marital status (favoring singles), and residence (favoring displaced women), highlighting the war’s profound impact. The results underscore the need for targeted interventions addressing the most affected groups, considering demographic factors.