An Evaluation of the Impact of War on Pregnancy in Syrian Refugee Women: A Retrospective Study

Abstract

Objective:The aim of this study was to investigate the perinatal and postpartum results of refugee Syrian pregnant women in Turkey and to evaluate the effect of the war on pregnancy. Material and Methods:In the study, a total of 1020 women applying for pregnancy and giving birth at Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic between the 2014 January-2016 January dates were included, 509 of whom were Syrian refugees and 511 of whom were Turkish. By examining the files belonging to the patients retrospectively, the number of gravida, parity, birth and abortus were determined; normal, vaginal birth and caesarean section as a delivery method were recorded separately. Parameters for the birth and infants were determined individually.Results: When the demographic information of the patients included in the study were evaluated, it was found that the age of Syrian women was significantly lower than those of Turkish women. (p ˂ 0.05). In addition, the gestational week in Syrian women was significantly lower than those of Turkish women (p ˂ 0.05). When the birth weight of both groups was compared, the birth weight of the Syrian women was significantly lower than those of Turkish women (p ˂ 0.05). Another parameter assessed during our study is the delivery method: The cesarean delivery rate of the Syrian women was determined significantly lower than those of Turkish women (p ˂ 0.05). No significant difference was observed between the two groups in the other parameters evaluated (p> 0,05). Conclusion:In order to improve the antenatal care of the Syrian immigrant women; we are on the opinion that it is necessary to create ideal solutions by working with international organizations about communication and language.

Factors Associated with the Prevalence of Postpartum Anxiety Disorder and Depression in Syrian Migrant Women Living in Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…Immigrant women constitute 48% of the world’s immigrants, and they are more vulnerable to psychological disorders due to their different needs during migration and pregnancy [ 10 , 53 ]. In a pilot study conducted in Lebanon, Syrian migrant women were found to show more depression symptoms than Lebanese women [ 23 ].…”