Lived Experiences of Flood Affectees in District Mastung: A Study of Women’s Health

Abstract

This research study focuses on the health challenges faced by the pregnant women during the floods of 2022 in District Mastung Baluchistan. Basically, it aimed at exploring the pregnancy complication, psychological as well as reproductive health challenges of the pregnant women. This research study focuses on analyzing the coping mechanisms, modern as well as traditional, with the response of the governmental and non-governmental sector, to pregnant women in the district. This study used qualitative research methodology. Purposive and snowball sampling method was used. In-depth interviews were conducted to get primary data. Themes and codes were developed from the given responses. Findings suggest that pregnant women were adversely affected by the floods of 2022. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that primary focus needs to spread awareness regarding healthcare needs of the expecting mothers. Mental health centers along with emergency obstetrics and healthcare centers should be established.