HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS AMONG DISPLACED PERSONS IN SUDAN: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

*Azhari A. Mohammed Nour, Abdulrahim I. Ismail, Nasr Eldin A. M. Musa, Mohammed A. I. Adam, Mohammed M. H. Abdullah, and Hanan Elamin Ibrahim

ABSTRACT

Background: Displacement in Sudan due to conflict and environmental challenges has caused substantial disruption in health, food security, and livelihoods. Objective: To assess the health, nutrition, and socioeconomic status of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 30 displaced individuals was conducted using structured interviews. Data on demographics, chronic disease status, dietary practices, economic dependency, and diabetes control were collected and analyzed descriptively. Results: Most participants were male (83.3%) and aged 18–24 years (60%). About 75% had diabetes or hypertension, and 80Þpended on food aid. Dietary habits were limited to low diversity, with most eating two to three meals per day. Post-displacement illnesses included malaria and respiratory infections. Despite high education levels (87% university educated), economic conditions were poor. Conclusion: Internally displaced persons in Sudan face multiple intersecting challenges in health, diet, and economic stability. Urgent multi-sectoral interventions are needed to improve their well-being and long-term resilience.

Keywords:

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Nutrition, Chronic Diseases, Food Insecurity, Sudan.

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