The impact of cash transfers on Syrian refugee children in Lebanon

2022 ◽  
Vol 150 ◽  
pp. 105711
Author(s):  
Wael Moussa ◽  
Alexandra Irani ◽  
Nisreen Salti ◽  
Rima Al Mokdad ◽  
Zeina Jamaluddine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cash Transfers ◽  
Refugee Children ◽  
Syrian Refugee ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Impact of a Pilot School-Based Nutrition Intervention on Dietary Knowledge, Attitudes, Behavior and Nutritional Status of Syrian Refugee Children in the Bekaa, Lebanon

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 913 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marwa El Harake ◽  
Samer Kharroubi ◽  
Shadi Hamadeh ◽  
Lamis Jomaa
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Nutrition ◽  
Nutrition Intervention ◽  
Refugee Children ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Dietary Knowledge ◽  
Syrian Refugee ◽  
School Based ◽  
The Impact

This study evaluated the impact of a 6-month school nutrition intervention on changes in dietary knowledge, attitude, behavior (KAB) and nutritional status of Syrian refugee children. A quasi-experimental design was followed; Syrian refuge children in grades 4 to 6 were recruited from three informal primary schools (two intervention and one control) located in the rural Bekaa region of Lebanon. The intervention consisted of two main components: classroom-based education sessions and provision of locally-prepared healthy snacks. Data on household socio-demographic characteristics, KAB, anthropometric measures and dietary intake of children were collected by trained field workers at baseline and post-intervention. Of the 296 school children enrolled, 203 (68.6%) completed post-intervention measures. Significant increases in dietary knowledge (β = 1.22, 95% CI: 0.54, 1.89), attitude (β = 0.69, 95% CI: 0.08, 1.30), and body mass index-for-age-z-scores (β = 0.25, 95% CI = 0.10, 0.41) were observed among intervention vs. control groups, adjusting for covariates (p < 0.05). Compared to the control, the intervention group had, on average, significantly larger increases in daily intakes of total energy, dietary fiber, protein, saturated fat, and several key micronutrients, p < 0.05. Findings suggest a positive impact of this school-based nutrition intervention on dietary knowledge, attitude, and nutritional status of Syrian refugee children. Further studies are needed to test the feasibility and long-term impact of scaling-up such interventions.

Trauma and resilient functioning among Syrian refugee children

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 1923-1936 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatima Tuba Yaylaci
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Violent Conflict ◽  
Refugee Children ◽  
Syrian Refugee ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Methodological Problems ◽  
The Impact

AbstractFollowing the civil war in Syria, there has been a growing interest in the impact of war, violent conflict, and refuge on the development and mental health of refugee children in general and Syrian refugee children in particular. The objective of this paper is threefold: (a) to critically review the existing literature on the psychological functioning of Syrian refugee children, with a particular focus on those residing in the urban areas or camps in Turkey; (b) to identify the main theoretical and methodological problems of this emerging literature; and (c) to suggest guidelines for how to improve research and practice in this field. The reviewed literature predominantly focuses on psychological trauma, trauma-related symptomatology or other maladaptive functioning in children, and psychosocial interventions conducted toward alleviating these issues. This paper will summarize the research findings in the above-mentioned topics to discern what can be known from the existing literature on Syrian refugee children.

scholarly journals How do Syrian refugee children in Turkey perceive relational factors in the context of their mental health?

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 260-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyda Eruyar ◽  
John Maltby ◽  
Panos Vostanis
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Refugee Children ◽  
Paternal Attachment ◽  
Event Scale ◽  
Perceived Parenting ◽  
Attachment Relationships ◽  
Syrian Refugee ◽  
The Impact

Although there has been increasing attention on the impact of risk and resilience factors on refugee children’s mental health, there has been limited evidence on the role of parental factors to inform interventions, and this predominantly relies on adult reports. The aim was to investigate the relationship between perceived parenting styles and attachment relationships and child mental health, as reported by 322 Syrian refugee minors aged between 8 and 17 years in Turkey. Child-rated scales included the Children Revised Impact of Event Scale–8 (CRIES-8), Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), Security Scale and Egna Minnen Betraffande Uppfostran for Children (EMBU-C), and were used as measures of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), general mental health problems, attachment relationships and perceived parenting styles, respectively. Children with secure maternal and paternal attachment perceived their parents as less rejecting, while children with secure paternal attachment also reported their parents as emotionally warmer. Attachment relationships significantly contributed in predicting PTSD after controlling for age and gender, while conduct problems were predicted by lack of emotional warmth, rejection and over-protection by both parents, in addition to insecure attachment relationships. Refugee children’s views are essential in establishing their needs and planning interventions. These should address both the impact of trauma and current family relationships.

scholarly journals “Children Are Not Children Anymore; They Are a Lost Generation”: Adverse Physical and Mental Health Consequences on Syrian Refugee Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8378
Author(s):  
Niveen Rizkalla ◽  
Nour K. Mallat ◽  
Rahma Arafa ◽  
Suher Adi ◽  
Laila Soudi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Child Labor ◽  
Family System ◽  
Refugee Children ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Trauma Research ◽  
Syrian Refugee ◽  
The Impact

This research examines Syrian refugee mothers’ accounts of the physical and mental health of their children being affected by war traumas and displacement challenges. Open-ended audio-recorded interviews were conducted in Arabic with 23 mothers residing in Jordan. Using a narrative approach in the data collection and analysis, five major themes were identified: (1) children were exposed to diverse war traumatic experiences in Syria; (2) the escape journey and refugee camps threatened children’s lives; (3) displacement and family stressors exposed children to poverty, hostility from local peers, educational and recreational challenges, child labor, and domestic violence (these three major themes were considered as trauma related variables); (4) children were not only directly affected physically and mentally by their own traumatic experiences and displacement stressors, but these experiences were mediated and magnified by familial interrelated processes, evidenced in intergenerational transmission of trauma, harsh parenting style, parental control, and parentification; and (5) adverse consequences of both trauma related variables and family processes directly and indirectly traumatized children and adversely impacted their physical and mental health. We examined the themes that emerged from the data in view of three theoretical frameworks and the impact of trauma in the family system on child development. To conclude, humanitarian organizations that provide services and interventions to refugees need to take into account familial processes and not only individual factors affecting refugee children’s physical and mental health. Further implications on policies and trauma research are discussed.

scholarly journals Assessment of Growth in Pediatric Syrian Refugee Populations in Jordan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Vakos ◽  
Nadia Khalil ◽  
Ambuj Kumar ◽  
Lynette Menezes ◽  
Minal Ahson
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
World Health ◽  
Refugee Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Syrian Refugee ◽  
Developmental Health ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Externally displaced pediatric Syrian refugees are at risk of adverse developmental health outcomes in the setting of food insecurity. To evaluate the impact of displacement on nutritional status of Syrian children, this study describes the prevalence of malnutrition of Syrian children residing in Jordan. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of data from patient records < 18 years of age from the Syrian American Medical Society's (SAMS) January 2019 mission trip to Jordan was performed. Prevalence of stunting, severe wasting, wasting, overweight, and underweight were calculated using the World Health Organization (WHO) definitions. Results Overall, 392 Syrian children were included. In the 0 to 59 months group (n = 191), prevalence of stunting was 13.9% (n = 165), severe wasting 4.2% (n = 165), wasting 6% (n = 165), overweight 16.4% (n = 165), and underweight 5.3% (n = 190). In the > 59 months group (n = 201), prevalence of stunting was 7.2% (n = 194), severe wasting 3.6% (n = 194), wasting 5.2% (n = 194), overweight 6.7% (n = 194), and underweight 4.6% (n = 153). Age group was significantly associated with stunting (odds ratio [OR]  = 2.08,9 5% CI 1.03 to 4.19) and overweight (OR = 2.72; 95% CI 1.36 to 5.47) with increased odds of each in the 0–59 months group. Conclusion The findings suggest evidence of higher prevalence of malnutrition in Syrian children compared with prior assessments and greater impact on the younger cohort. In 0 to 59 months' old Syrian children, stunting and wasting were of medium severity and overweight was of high severity. This may reflect food insecurity in the setting of ongoing conflict, strain on resources, and evolving refugee policies, acknowledging study limitations. Syrian refugee children living in Jordan experience wasting and stunting. Comprehensive assessment of current nutritional status of Syrian children is needed. Access to adequate and nutritious food is paramount.

scholarly journals Multi-purpose cash transfers and health among vulnerable Syrian refugees in Lebanon: a prospective cohort study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Lyles ◽  
Jakob Arhem ◽  
Ghada El Khoury ◽  
Antonio Trujillo ◽  
Paul Spiegel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Cash Transfers ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Syrian Refugee ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Multipurpose cash transfers (MPCs) are used on a widespread basis in the Syrian refugee response; however, there is little to no evidence as to how they affect health in humanitarian crises. Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted from May 2018 through July 2019 to evaluate the impact of MPCs on health care-seeking and expenditures for child, adult acute, and adult chronic illness by Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Households receiving MPCs from UNHCR were compared to control households not receiving UNHCR MPCs. Results Care-seeking for childhood illness was consistently high in both MPC and non-MPC households. An increased proportion of households did not receive all recommended care due to cost; this increase was 19.3% greater among MPC recipients than controls (P = 0.002). Increases in child hospitalizations were significantly smaller among MPC recipients than controls (DiD -6.1%; P = 0.037). For adult acute illnesses, care-seeking increased among MPC recipients but decreased in controls (adjusted DiD 11.3%; P = 0.057); differences in change for other utilization outcomes were not significant. The adjusted difference in change in the proportion of MPC households not receiving recommended chronic illness care due to cost compared to controls was − 28.2% (P = 0.073). Access to medication for adult chronic illness also marginally significantly improved for MPC households relative to controls. The proportion of MPC recipients reporting expenses for the most recent child and adult acute illness increased significantly, as did the [log] total visit cost. Both MPC and control households reported significant increases in borrowing to pay for health expenses over the year study period, but differences in change in borrowing or asset sales were not significant, indicating that MPC was not protective against for household financial risks associated with health. Conclusions While MPC may have shown some positive effects, findings were mixed and MPC appears insufficient on its own to address health utilization and expenditures. A broader strategy addressing Syrian refugee health in Lebanon is needed of which MPC should be incorporated, with additional support such as additional conditional cash transfers for health.

Through Her Eyes: The Impact of War on Syrian Refugee Families

2021 ◽  
pp. 104365962110263
Author(s):  
Ahlam Al-Natour ◽  
Edith J. Morris ◽  
Samar Mohammad Al-Ostaz
Keyword(s):  
Social Stress ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Transcultural Nursing ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Refugee Women ◽  
Syrian Refugee ◽  
Refugee Families ◽  
Specific Care ◽  
The Impact

Background The Syrian war conflict ended with devastating impact on Syrian refugee women and their children. A few studies have been done that explored the impact of the civil war and displacement of Syrian families from a cultural perspective. The purpose of this study was to highlight the experiences of the Syrian war–refugee families who have sought shelter in a host country. Method A descriptive phenomenological study was conducted using a semistructured interview approach among 16 Syrian refugee women who were approached from two Jordanian health care centers. Results The main themes discussed how the war ended with financial and social stress, family violence, and hazardous effects on women and children health. Conclusion This article introduced how culture and religion influence how family unit and members responded to war stressors. This study provided transcultural nursing knowledge, allowing nurses to be grounded in individualized culturally specific care.

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