Assessing the impact of disabilities on healthcare access among Sudanese refugees in Egypt during the 2023 crisis: a discriminant analysis approach.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The longstanding presence of Sudanese refugees in Egypt-fueled by decades of political instability, conflict, and economic hardship in Sudan-has evolved with the recent 2023 crisis. This study investigates the living conditions, health status, and the impact of disabilities on healthcare access among newly displaced Sudanese in Egypt.

Methods

A phone-based survey was administered to 531 Sudanese refugees. Descriptive statistics were first used to summarize the key demographic and household characteristics of the sample. The data was then analyzed using discriminant analysis to distinguish between families with and without healthcare challenges.

Results

The sample had a mean age of 39.85 years, and the majority were female (75.5%), married (61.4%), and pos

SUBMITTER: Semary HE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12741957 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature