Forced Displacement in Libya and its Health, Psychological and Social Dimensions: The Case of the Displaced Tawergha

Abstract

Exposure to the physiological, social, and psychological situations of those relocated from Tawergha is a relatively new issue in the study of Libyan forced migration. This inquiry aims to learn more about the social, psychological, and health situations of the people who have been displaced from Tawergha. Residents of two large camps that housed the Tawergha refugees were given a questionnaire. There were 435 displaced people in this research. The findings revealed substantial discrepancies between various characteristics (economic challenges, security situation, living in a disease-spreading environment, mingling with people) and the displaced people's health and psychological problems. The variable of attack exposure only affected the displaced's psychological difficulties. Also, at the 0.05 significance level, other factors such as a lack of housing, the absence of a family member, having adequate food, feeling rejected, movement constraints, and loneliness do not affect psychological difficulties and health conditions. In light of these findings, the study recommends implementing social measures to protect Libya's displaced people. In addition to the need for psychological support programs and the activation of social work for professional assistance with displacement issues, there is also a need for professional help with displacement concerns.

Received: 19 December 2021 / Accepted: 17 April 2022 / Published: 5 July 2022