Impacts of attacks to female health care workers in three territories of Colombia.

Background: This study explores the impacts of attacks perpetrated in the context of armed conflict, to female health workers in three Colombian territories.

Methods: We conducted a document review of the reports and databases of the Colombian Truth Commission, 17 in-depth semi-structured interviews with experts on the national and regional armed conflict and the medical mission, and 26 female health workers who were victims of attacks.

Results: Experts and female health workers reported attacks to health activities, facilities, equipment, and personnel, including attacks to traditional doctors belonging to indigenous communities.