The Experiences of Healthcare Services and Ageing Among Older Turkish Immigrants: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

The aim of this study is to explore patterns of the lived experiences of first-generation Turkish immigrants (≥ 60 years) living and ageing in Norway regarding their experiences with healthcare services and ageing.

Design

This study used a qualitative study.

Methods

The sample consisted of 17 individuals aged 60 and above who were of Turkish origin, and immigrated to and living in Norway. All participants resided in the same city in the middle part of Norway. Individual face-to-face interviews were conducted between February and June 2023. All transcripts were examined using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

Two main themes and five subthemes were identified. The first theme was 'Utilization of the healthcare service to their best', with the subthemes:

SUBMITTER: Sahin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12460959 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature