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RMJ. 2026; 51(2): 307-311 Physical and mental health impacts of armed conflict on civilians in Sudan: A cross-sectional studySaadalla Saadalla Abdalla, Eyas Gaffar A. Osman, Sara Elsadig Ibrahem Mohamed, Rafiah Awad Mohamed Adam, Islam Elsiddig Ali Mohammed, Abdalla Mohamedahmed Osman Abdalla, Mohammed Ateeg Abdelrahman Ahmed, Yasmin Abdalla Abdalla, Khalid Rodwan Rodwan, Rosa, Khalil Mohammed Babikir, Ehab M Ahmed. Abstract |  Download PDF | |  Post | Objective: To assess demographic characteristics, war-related experiences, and health outcomes among Sudanese civilians affected by armed conflict.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study included 349 Sudanese adults. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS 25. Chi-square tests examined associations between displacement, disease prevalence, and social support.
Results: Participants were mainly 18–38 years, 60.2% were males and 51.0% were female, with displacement (77.3%) and witnessing conflict (64.7%) being the most frequent. Physical injuries affected 25.2%, and war‑related illnesses were reported by 40.1%, including chronic diseases (46.4%) and infections (28.6%). Anxiety and stress (43.0%), sleep disturbances (31.5%), and depression (27.2%), with significantly higher anxiety among women (χ² = 16.01, p
Key words: Armed conflict, civilians, Sudan, survivorship, mental, physical, health.
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