Sebastián León-Giraldo

The paper titled «Health-related quality of life of a conflict-affected population in Colombia» uses a robust methodological framework to assess how conflict intensity in Colombia’s Meta province influences health-related quality of life (HRQoL), before and after the 2016 peace accord. Utilizing the EQ-5D-3L instrument, the study employs longitudinal data to analyze variations in HRQoL in response to changing conflict levels, confirming the tool’s validity in conflict settings.

The research reveals a clear negative correlation between conflict intensity and HRQoL, highlighting that areas with higher conflict exposure experienced significantly worse health outcomes. This study is pivotal for policymakers, illustrating the critical need for targeted health interventions in conflict-affected regions to improve HRQoL. The findings advocate for the integration of health services into broader peacebuilding strategies, aiming to mitigate the long-term impacts of conflict on community health.