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

Dator, Wireen Leila; Abunab, Hamzeh Y; Dao-Ayen, Norenia

doi:10.26719/2018.24.7.680

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“…The standardised prevalence proportion of NCDs was 12% (10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15). Syrian women more frequently reported musculoskeletal complaints including arthritis, fibromyalgia and other joint disease (22% (17-28) and 32% in Lebanon and Norway) compared to Syrian men (15% (11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20) and 17% (12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23) in Lebanon and Norway). There was only one case of tuberculosis and no reports of stroke or brain haemorrhage.…”

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“…Women used painkillers daily more readily than men. Among women 14% (10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19) in Lebanon and 13% (6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22) in Norway used painkillers daily, while corresponding rates among men were 4% (2-7) and 9% (5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14). Psychotropic drugs (antidepressants, sedatives and tranquillizers combined) were more commonly used in Norway and the difference was most profound among males.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Forcibly displaced individuals frequently experience profound psychological distress, which may manifest as mental disorders but also as somatic complaints such as pain [8,9]. Data on the health of displaced Syrians who reside in transit situations are scarce and only a few scientific publications report on the health conditions of the refugees dwelling in the countries bordering Syria [10][11][12][13]. These studies suggest a high load of mental disorders and disruptions in the continuity of care for chronic disease, but do not offer more comprehensive epidemiological profiles of the Syrian refugees.…”

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Health status and use of medication and their association with migration related exposures among Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Norway: a cross-sectional study

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Background: The health of forcibly displaced individuals changes along their migration path and estimates of disease burden are essential to develop health care policies and practices adequately corresponding to their health care needs. This study aims to describe the health status and use of medication among Syrian refugees in two different migration phases: in a transit setting and in a recipient country. Further, we aim to investigate the associations between migration related exposures and both chronic pain and mental health among Syrian refugees. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study based on survey data collected among 827 adult Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Norway during 2017-2018. The survey instrument included items measuring somatic status (including chronic pain), mental health (using the HSCL-10 and HTQ items), use of medication and migration related exposures. We used descriptive statistics to calculate standardised prevalence proportions and regression analyses to study associations between migration related exposures and health outcomes. Results: The response rate was 85%. The mean age in the sample was 33 years and 41% were women. Half of the participants reported that they had never had any health problems. The prevalence of non-communicable diseases was 12%. Headache and musculoskeletal complaints were the most prevalent conditions reported, with 30% reporting chronic pain lasting for more than six months. Symptoms indicating anxiety and/or depression were presented by 35%, while 7% revealed symptoms compatible with post-traumatic stress disorder. Among those reporting non-communicable diseases a substantial share did not seem to receive adequate treatment. Trauma experiences were associated with both chronic pain and anxiety/depression symptoms, and the latter were also associated with migrating without family members. Conclusions: Migrant-friendly public health policies and practises should acknowledge migration related risks, address discontinuity in care of chronic conditions and target common complaints such as chronic pain and mental health problems among forcibly displaced individuals.

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Section: Health Status and Use Of Medicationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Dator et al 6 outline the current health challenges facing Syrian refugees in Jordan, calling for a need to capture the increasing needs of Syrian refugees. Dator et al 6 outline the current health challenges facing Syrian refugees in Jordan, calling for a need to capture the increasing needs of Syrian refugees.…”

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“…There is little known regarding the dermatological needs of this vulnerable group, both in refugee camps and the community. Dator et al 6 outline the current health challenges facing Syrian refugees in Jordan, calling for a need to capture the increasing needs of Syrian refugees. Common medical problems in Syrian displaced people include skin, gastrointestinal, respiratory and infectious diseases, trauma, psychological disorders and malnutrition.…”

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Skin disease profile of Syrian refugees in Jordan: a field‐mission assessment

Saikal

Mir

et al. 2019

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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Background Since the beginning of the Syrian war in 2011, the world has faced the most severe refugee crisis in history and 5.6 million Syrians have sought asylum in neighbouring countries or in Europe. According to recent estimates, more than 650 000 Syrian refugees are displaced in Jordan. Objectives This article aims to assess the demographic characteristics and skin disease profile of Syrian displaced people residing in Al Za'atari camp and in communities in Jordan. Furthermore, the authors discuss the barriers to healthcare provision experienced during field missions. Methods This is a retrospective analysis of medical records collected during three medical missions in Jordan by an international dermatological team. Data on patient age, gender, country of origin and skin disease diagnoses were recorded both in Al Za'atari camp and Jordanian towns near the Syrian border. Results A total of 1197 patients were assessed during the field missions, with 67.7% female and 37.1% under the age of 14 years. Dermatitis was the leading dermatological condition in both refugee camp and community healthcare clinics. Infectious diseases were the second most common; however, fungal presentations were more common in the community as opposed to viral in Al Za'atari. Conclusions High dermatitis presentations were likely secondary to the environment, living conditions and lack of access to emollients. Infectious diseases were postulated secondary to poor hygiene and sharing of overcrowded spaces. Barriers to health care included limited pharmacological formulary, difficulty in continuity of care and case referrals due to lack of specialized services. Better access to health care, improvement of living conditions and hygiene, and increased availability of medications including emollients and sunscreens are all interventions that should be carried out to reduce skin disease burden. Our findings should further urge the international community to uphold their commitments and uptake engagement in improving health care for Syrian displaced people.

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COVID-19 in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Driver of Inequality for Refugees and Vulnerable Groups

Diab,

Asfour,

Abbara

2023

Medizin, Kultur, Gesellschaft

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

Cited by 46 publications

References 6 publications

Health status and use of medication and their association with migration related exposures among Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Norway: a cross-sectional study

Health status and use of medication and their association with migration related exposures among Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Norway: a cross-sectional study

Skin disease profile of Syrian refugees in Jordan: a field‐mission assessment

COVID-19 in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Driver of Inequality for Refugees and Vulnerable Groups

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