PERCEIVED PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF MARAWI SIEGE AMONG INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPS) IN THE EVACUATION CENTERS

Marawi siege yielded dramatic horrible changes in the lives of Meranao in the Philippines. Their greatest struggles were not only during the run for their lives but has extended when they become displaced in unfamiliar area. The study lensed on the perceived psychophysiological effects of Marawi siege among Meranaos who have been displaced. It descriptively employed to densely populated nearby municipalities of Marawi City among three-hundred sixty-six (366) mid-to-late adult Internally Displaced Persons (IDP?s). Study participants were mostly 36 to 55 years old, female, married housewives with meagre monthly income. They claimed to have an issue in the ventilation, source of water, and garbage disposal in the set-up of evacuation center. Psychophysiological problems reported includes joint pain, stiffness, depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulty of sleeping, and financial problems.IDPs in the evacuation were struggling, problems they have were evidences of atrocious changes in their life. Psychosocial analysis, financial assistance, health services, and other basic needs provided by the government and organizations are crucial in their survival.