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Alexandra Maria Pires
Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa’e
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Longitudinal Analysis of Health Indicator Dynamics as a Reflection of the Development of Timor-Leste’s Health System Over the Past Decade Joana da Costa Freitas; Alexandra Maria Pires; Vicente Manuel Luis Guterres; Acacio Cardoso Amaral; Zeferino Viegas Tilman
Formosa Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): February 2026
Publisher : PT FORMOSA CENDEKIA GLOBAL

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/fjmr.v5i2.9

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This study analyzes the dynamics of health indicators in Timor-Leste over the past decade as a reflection of the development of the national health system within a post-conflict and resource-constrained context. The study aims to examine how social, cultural, economic, and policy factors particularly the influence of the Catholic Church, gender-based violence (GBV), and international aid have shaped population health outcomes. A longitudinal approach was applied using secondary data from national health records and international health agencies, covering maternal and child health, infectious disease prevalence, mental health conditions, and GBV-related indicators. The findings show notable progress in several health indicators, including increased antenatal care coverage; however, substantial disparities persist, especially in rural areas, driven by socio-cultural barriers, limited access to healthcare services, workforce constraints, and continued dependence on external assistance. These results indicate that improvements in health outcomes are closely linked to broader structural and contextual determinants rather than clinical interventions alone.
Co-Authors Acacio Cardoso Amaral Joana da Costa Freitas Vicente Manuel Luis Guterres Zeferino Viegas Tilman