Healthcare bias and health inequalities towards displaced Syrians in Lebanon: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

According to Lebanese official data, Lebanon hosts over 1.5 million displaced Syrians (DS). Research shows that migrants encounter barriers when accessing healthcare. The social determinants of health (SDOH) related to migration are an additional challenge for DS in Lebanon, though bias plays a significant factor in exacerbating health inequalities. This study aims to identify DS perception of healthcare biases in the Lebanese healthcare system, and its consequences on DS' accessing and receiving quality healthcare in Lebanon.

Methods

A qualitative analysis using in-depth, semi-structured interviews was utilized. 28 semi-structured interviews were conducted with doctors (n = 12) and nurses (n = 16) in 2021. Six group interviews were conducted with

SUBMITTER: Khalifeh R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10720425 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature