scholarly journals Health challenges and access to health care among Syrian refugees in Jordan: a review

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (07) ◽  
pp. 680-686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wireen Dator ◽  
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Hamzeh Abunab ◽  
Norenia Dao ayen
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Access To Health

scholarly journals Health mediator model as a way to access to care and health information for Syrian refugees in Turkey

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Kayi ◽  
Z Şimşek2 ◽  
G Yıldırımkaya
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health System ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Healthcare Access ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
The City

Abstract The number of Syrian refugees residing in Turkey has increased over 200 times since 2012 reaching to 3,621,330 (April 2019). Turkey has granted temporary protection status, including access healthcare in the city of registration. Ministry of Health provides on-site health service in temporary shelters, however more than 90% of the Syrian refugees choose to stay in community settings, which along with language barriers limits their ability to access health care and information. With UNFPA we have designed a health mediator model to improve access to health care and awareness on priority concerns such as mental health, reproductive health, child health, health system in Turkey and legal status provided to Syrian refugees. This study is a participatory operational research to test the health mediator model. Operationalization took place in 3 phases: (1) selection and training of Syrian health mediators and provincial coordinators; (2) household visits and data collection; (3) evaluation and supervision. So far, we have trained 174 health mediators from 24 different Turkish cities. Training took 5 days with up to 30 participants each. UNFPA collaborated with NGOs that work with Syrian refugees for coordination purposes. Health mediators made household visits to reach out to Syrian families, gave health education and where necessary support for access to health care services, and conducted a needs assessment. Data collected has been the subject to weekly supervision meetings by local NGOs, health mediators and coordinators to set priorities for the upcoming week. Health mediator model was effective in reaching out to hard-to-reach groups among Syrian refugees, increased health system and legal awareness, contribute to improved healthcare access and prevention of negative health outcomes such as teenage marriages and pregnancies. Inclusion of refugees in decision-making and guidance during the implementation of the project was key for project success.

Health needs and access to health care: the case of Syrian refugees in Turkey

Public Health ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 172 ◽  
pp. 146-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Assi ◽  
S. Özger-İlhan ◽  
M.N. İlhan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Access To Health

scholarly journals Chronic pain and migration-related factors among Syrian refugees: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
E M Strømme ◽  
J Haj-Younes ◽  
W Hasha ◽  
L T Fadnes ◽  
B Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Trauma Exposure ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Access ◽  
Access To Health

Abstract Background Refugees display high rates of chronic pain. However, the relationship between refugee-related exposures introduced along their migration trajectories and the development of chronic pain remains unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of stressors induced at various migration stages on chronic pain in Syrian refugees. Methods This is a cross-sectional survey among adult Syrian refugees in Lebanon and in Norway. We conducted logistic regression to study the associations between chronic pain and migration-related factors experienced prior to or during flight (trauma exposure, migrating alone and detainment) and after arrival in a new country (legal status, social relationships, living conditions and access to health care). Results Altogether 827 Syrians participated (response rate 85%). The mean age was 33 years and 41% were women. The overall prevalence of chronic pain was 30%. The mean WHO Quality of Life (WHOQOL) domain scores for both social relationships (13.4) and environment (10.2) were significantly lower among those reporting chronic pain, with low scores indicating less satisfaction. Regression analyses revealed an association between chronic pain and exposure to trauma (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 2.5 (1.8; 3.4)), but no clear association between chronic pain and migrating alone or history of detention. Poor social relationships (AOR 1.9 (1.2; 3.1)), poor support from friends (AOR 1.5 (1.0; 2.1)) and poor living place (AOR 1.4 (1.0; 2.0)) were associated with reporting chronic pain, although associations reduced when adjusting for traumatic experiences. The associations between chronic pain and poor economy (AOR 1.6 (1.1; 2.5)) and poor access to health care (AOR 1.5 (1.0; 2.1)) persisted after trauma exposure adjustment. Conclusions We found a strong relationship between trauma exposure and chronic pain. Further, perceived poor economy and poor access to health care were associated with chronic pain regardless of trauma history. Key messages Trauma exposure, perceived poor economy and poor access to health care are associated with chronic pain among Syrian refugees. Public health care interventions should consider the combined impact of risk factors throughout the migration trajectory.

The Perceived Barriers of Access to Health Care Among a Group of Non-camp Syrian Refugees in Jordan

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 566-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merve Ay ◽  
Pedro Arcos González ◽  
Rafael Castro Delgado
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Access To Health

Using Technology to Improve Access to Health Care for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 71-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauline A. Mashima
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Improve Access

Important initiatives in health care include (a) improving access to services for disadvantaged populations, (b) providing equal access for individuals with limited or non-English proficiency, and (c) ensuring cultural competence of health-care providers to facilitate effective services for individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health, 2001). This article provides a brief overview of the use of technology by speech-language pathologists and audiologists to extend their services to underserved populations who live in remote geographic areas, or when cultural and linguistic differences impact service delivery.

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